ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller said on Tuesday that his left arm was amputated after he got into a “serious car accident.”

“Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital. I’m deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses and medical staff. I’m incredibly fortunate to be writing this,” Miller said.

“As a result of the accident, I sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs. I also underwent a life-saving amputation of my left arm. While I have a long road ahead, I’m focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time. Thank you for the overwhelming support, prayers and kind messages — they have meant so much to me and my family during this time,” Miller continued.

“I look forward to continuing my recovery and getting back to ESPN to talk football, including what should be an exciting 2027 NFL Draft class,” he added.

NBC News shared further:

Miller is a father of two and graduated from Missouri Southern State University.

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He started working for ESPN in 2021, starting as an NFL draft contributor, then committing as a year-round draft analyst in 2022, according to his ESPN bio.

Miller makes appearances on multiple ESPN shows, including “NFL Live” and “SportsCenter.”

The car accident occurred Wednesday afternoon in Jasper County.

More from the New York Post:

A 2023 Bronco, which Miller was driving, crossed the center line on Route 96 and collided with a semi-truck. The driver of the semi was not injured. Friends of Miller told KOAM he “has a long road to recovery.”

Miller has been a part of ESPN for five years, currently working as a year-round draft analyst. Previously, he was the lead NFL Draft writer at Bleacher Report for over a decade.

 

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