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Freshman tackle DJ Jones gets successful heart transplant

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC · How we work

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Freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones received a successful heart transplant.
Coach Eli Drinkwitz announced the surgery occurred Wednesday night and called it successful.
Jones is recovering at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida after doctors identified a serious heart issue.
A fundraiser has raised over $8,000 toward a $200,000 goal for his family.

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Freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones received a successful heart transplant.
Coach Eli Drinkwitz announced the surgery occurred Wednesday night and called it successful.
Jones is recovering at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida after doctors identified a serious heart issue.
A fundraiser has raised over $8,000 toward a $200,000 goal for his family.