Justin Shorter shares update following scary hit in Gasparilla Bowl

Justin Shorter appeared to be in good spirits after he took a scary hit late in the Gasparilla Bowl against UCF.

Late in the fourth quarter, with less than 3 minutes remaining, Shorter took a huge hit from UCF DB Quadric Bullard while going up for a pass from quarterback Emory Jones.

Shorter was taken off the field after the hit near the Gators’ 45-yard line. He fell to the field unconscious and laid motionless for several moments while the medical cart made its way onto the field.

While there hasn’t been an official update of Shorter’s status, he posted an update to Instagram overnight that appeared to show him in good spirits.

Prayers up for Florida WR Justin Shorter. He took a shot while going for the ball and was out. Hope it’s nothing serious. pic.twitter.com/ax3DGaoNHW

— ✯✯✯✯✯ (@FTB_Vids_YT) December 24, 2021

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.