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Zach Darlington of Apopka (FL) High School was injured in the fourth quarter of a nationally televised game against Byrnes (GA).
#Huskers QB commit Z. Darlington carted off the field in Apopka-Byrnes game. They removed his jersey and pads, and put him in a neck brace.
— Brandon Vogel (@brandonlvogel) August 24, 2013
Update: Darlington did not open his eyes or move when he was on the sideline, per ESPN.
— Jeff Mason (@RedSideline) August 24, 2013
ESPN: "[Darlington] was knocked unconscious, he is now moving on his own."
— Jeff Mason (@RedSideline) August 24, 2013
Helicopter just landed on the Byrnes baseball field. Their airlifting Darlington out of here.
— Brandon Vogel (@brandonlvogel) August 24, 2013
#PrayForZack pic.twitter.com/VjvQalGRlv
— Apopka Football (@ApopkaFootball) August 24, 2013
Earlier in the game, he successfully executed a Statue of Liberty play, which probably would have been the highlight of the game prior to his injury.
Darlington committed to the Huskers in June.
UPDATE:
Report from hospital Nebraska QB commit Zach Darlington moving his limbs freely. #Huskers
— Gregg Peterson (@GreggPeterson2) August 24, 2013
#Huskers RT @FlaVarsity From reports Zack Darlington is okay moving all extremities and awake and conscious
— Jeff Mason (@RedSideline) August 24, 2013