Miami Hurricanes quarterback Eriq King will undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, but the school said it is expected to be available by the start of the 2021 fall camp.
In a statement Thursday, Miami said that after the procedure a more definitive schedule for King’s return will be determined.
King’s right knee appeared to bend just before he was attacked during the Cheez-It Bowl against Oklahoma State on Tuesday in Orlando, Florida. He lay on the ground, grabbing his knee, before limping with the help of coaches.
“We are obviously 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 that he will approach his rehabilitation with the same tenacity that he has addressed all facets of his game since he arrived on our campus. We can’t wait to see him again. the field our team leads in August “.
It’s the same knee on which King suffered a torn meniscus in 2018 while in Houston.
Earlier Thursday, King tweeted, “Thanks for all the messages and calls, I’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.