Missouri football freshman placed on heart transplant list

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 03:00 · Archive

A University of Missouri football freshman has been placed on a heart transplant list after tests revealed a significant cardiac condition.

University of Missouri football freshman Johnnie Jones has been placed on a heart transplant list after tests discovered a significant cardiac condition when he enrolled at the school this summer. His coach revealed the diagnosis, visibly emotional about the situation.

The New York Post reports that Jones 'does need help in a hurry' as Missouri deals with the serious development affecting the top high school recruit.

How it is being reported

• Missouri freshman DJ Jones needs heart transplant in terrifying situation: ‘Does need help in a hurry’Missouri's season has taken a serious turn.New York Post · 7 Oct, 02:47
• College football star placed on heart transplant list as teary-eyed coach reveals tests found 'significant' cardiac conditionUniversity of Missouri freshman Johnnie Jones, a top high school recruit, is in need of a heart transplant after a 'significant' condition was found when he enrolled at the school this summer.Daily Mail Sport · 6 Oct, 21:51

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