Miami Hurricanes quarterback D’Eriq King will undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, but the school said he is expected to be available before the fall of 2021 begins.
In a statement on Thursday, Miami said a more definitive timetable for King’s return will be set after the proceedings.
King’s right knee appeared to buckle just before being tackled at the Cheez-It Bowl against Oklahoma State on Tuesday in Orlando, Florida. He remained on the ground with his knee clutched and limped off with the help of trainers.
“We are clearly disappointed with D’Eriq, but we know he is in good 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 he will approach his rehabilitation with the same tenacity with which he has approached every facet of his game since he arrived on our campus. We can’t wait to see him back on our campus. the field that led our team in August. “
It’s the same knee in which King contracted a torn meniscus in 2018 when he was in Houston.
Earlier Thursday, King tweeted, “Thanks for all the text messages and phone calls, we’ll be fine!”
King moved to Miami last January 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 would return to Miami for his sixth season.