Elyjah Thurmon injury update: Clemson OL taken to hospital after scary injury

Clemson offensive lineman Elyjah Thurmon was taken to the hospital after suffering a scary injury against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Thurmon took a hit to the head in the second quarter of the Tigers’ game. He was down for nearly 10 minutes on the field before being carted off, with both teams taking a knee on the field.

Thurmon gave a thumbs up to the crowd after leaving on the cart.

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The third-year offensive tackle was a four-star recruit in the 2024 class, ranked as the No. 201 player nationally and No. 11 interior offensive lineman, per 247Sports’ Composite rankings.

Here’s what to know of Thurmon’s injury:

Elyjah Thurmon injury update

Thurmon was carted off the field during the second quarter of Saturday’s game against Florida State after a scary head-to-head collision.

Thurmon was down on the field for nearly 10 minutes before he left the game. He was taken to the hospital for testing.

This story will be updated.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Elyjah Thurmon injury update: Clemson OL taken to hospital after scary injury