Virginia running back Perris Jones carted off the field, hospitalized after scary collision

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Virginia running back Perris Jones was carted off the field and taken to an area hospital following a scary helmet-to-helmet collision with another player during Thursday night’s loss to Louisville.

Jones, playing in his sixth year with the Cavaliers, caught a 7-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea late in the third quarter with the game tied 14-14. While running downfield, he collided with Cardinals defensive back Cam’Ron Kelly and fumbled the ball. 

Perris Jones, #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers, rushes for a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on Sept. 15, 2023 in College Park, Maryland. (G Fiume/Getty Images)

Jones stayed down on the field as teammate Malik Washington recovered the ball for a touchdown to give Virginia the 21-14 lead. 

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However, celebrations were cut short following Jones’ injury. 

Medical personnel rushed to his aide, and he was eventually placed on a stretcher and carted off the field. Players from both teams knelt for about 15 minutes as Jones was attended to. 

Perris Jones, #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers, is taken off the field after being injured in the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on Nov. 9, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Virginia football released a statement on X, sharing that Jones had been taken to the University of Louisville Hospital by ambulance. 

The school provided a positive update early Friday morning. Jones has "regained movement in all of his extremities," but he would stay at the hospital overnight. 

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