Michigan running back Drake Johnson hospitalized after reportedly getting hit by forklift at practice

Michigan senior running back Drake Johnson was hospitalized this week after reportedly getting hit by a forklift while he was stretching at practice...

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Michigan senior running back Drake Johnson was hospitalized this week after reportedly getting hit by a forklift while he was stretching at practice.

The University released a statement Thursday, only confirming that Johnson had been in an accident: (via the “Detroit News”)

On Wednesday, an accident occurred at the indoor track and field building involving student-athlete Drake Johnson. He was evaluated by a U-M athletic department team physician and was referred to the U-M Health system for further evaluation.

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Head football coach Jim Harbaugh took it a step further. He called it a “miracle” that Johnson’s recovery time will only be a few weeks – clearly implying it could have been a lot worse.

How did Johnson react to the news? How else – with Twitter.

The 22-year-old tweeted:

https://twitter.com/DRAKEington/status/720314266436259840

Harbaugh also told the “Detroit News” the fifth-year senior running back is doing “well.”

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