Jackson State DL Kaseem Vauls resuscitated after cardiac arrest, in critical condition

Kaseem Vauls, a redshirt freshman defensive lineman at Jackson State, nearly lost his life this week after suffering from cardiac arrest on Wednesday. However, as of today, he is in stable condition after surgery Wednesday afternoon.

Vauls had to be resuscitated before that surgery. As of Thursday evening, his father, Williams Vauls, told the Clarion Ledger that Vauls was heavily sedated and is in ‘stable condition, but still critical’.

Vauls’ father said his son generally hadn’t felt well in the last few weeks. Still, he continued to participate in activities with the football team. The issues manifested in the form of stomach pains but, still, he did not notify any of his coaches or trainers.

“What the doctors think happened (is) that when Kaseem’s heart was failing, that was what was giving him the stomach pains,” said Vauls. “His liver was suffering as fluid built up with toxins in his liver, kidneys, and blood. All those toxins built up in his bloodstream and his heart could not operate properly. (So) the machine is being used to clean out the blood and toxins.”

The 250-pound freshman out of Columbia, South Carolina and Irmo High School didn’t see any action during this season with the Tigers. However, his recovery will hopefully go well enough so that he can get back on his feet and return to the field as soon as possible.

Report: Miami running back Don Chaney Jr. involved in scary car crash Thursday night

Miami Hurricanes running back Don Chaney Jr. was involved in a scary car crash on Thursday night. That’s according to a report from FOX Sports 640 in South Florida.

The update indicated that a car cut Chaney off in traffic, turning directly in front of him. He was driving his red Challenger, which can be seen severely damaged in the photo that was posted to Twitter. The accident occurred on campus.

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal came to the scene to look out for Chaney’s health in the scary moment.

JUST IN: Miami Hurricanes’ RB Don Chaney Jr. was involved in a car crash on Thursday night, I’m told.

Another driver made a turn in front of Chaney’s red Challenger, sources say.

Mario Cristobal showed up to the scene.

On-campus video is from @CBSMiamihttps://t.co/EwHKe36Spq pic.twitter.com/MPN2uWMOk9

— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) February 17, 2023

There was a large police response from campus police, Coral Gables police, and Florida Highway Patrol. There is also no further update on Don Chaney’s health at this time.

Don Chaney was listed as a third-year redshirt freshman on Miami’s roster this season