Miami Hurricanes quarterback D’Eriq King will undergo surgery for a previously ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, but the school said it expects it to be available by early fall 2021.
In a statement Thursday, Miami said a more final timetable for King’s return would be set after the proceedings.
King’s right knee appeared to bend just before he was attacked Tuesday in Orlando, Florida, during the Cheez-It Bowl against Oklahoma State. He remained on the ground, squeezing his knees, before limping with the help of the coaches.
“We are obviously disappointed for D’Eriq, but we know he is in great hands with our medical staff,” Miami coach Manny Diaz said in a statement. “D’Eriq is the leader of this football team and we know that he will approach his rehabilitation with the same tenacity that he has approached from all facets of his game since he arrived on our campus. We can’t wait to see him again on the field that leads our team in August. “
It’s the same knee that King suffered a meniscus tear in 2018 while in Houston.
Earlier on Thursday, King posted on Twitter: “Thanks for all the texts and calls, I’ll be fine!”
King moved to Miami in January last year and had a solid season, throwing for 2,686 yards and 23 touchdowns with five interceptions, while rushing for 538 yards and four touchdowns. He announced last week that he will return to Miami for the sixth season.