2020 Michigan football quarterback commit, JD Johnson, announced on Wednesday he has a condition that is so severe he will have to retire from the game due to being medically ineligible. He was born with a coarctation of the aorta and was diagnosed at the age of 12.
You can read the full details of his medical condition in his tweet announcement:
The good news for Johnson is head coach Jim Harbaugh decided to honor his scholarship to Michigan. He also shared his gratitude for this opportunity.
“I am witness to coach Harbaugh’s character and integrity in a situation where he has every reason to tell me, ‘Good luck with your future.