Former SEC football player has both legs amputated following medical emergency
Diana Patel
Diana Patel
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Diana has a Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from the University of Cincinnati and has spent five years covering real estate trends in Cleveland. Before joining Cleveland Current, she reported for a local real estate blog where she analyzed housing market shifts.
More from Diana →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:36 PM · 1 min read
Former South Carolina safety D.J. Smith experienced a medical emergency recently that led to both of his legs being amputated.