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Jah-Marien Latham injury update: Alabama DL's family releases statement on hospitalization

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Jah-Marien Latham (Courtesy of Alabama Athletics)

Days after Alabama DL Jah-Marien Latham was hospitalized, his family released a statement. Latham is doing well and heading home.

Latham suffered a neck injury in practice this week and was taken to the hospital as a result. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed the situation in a statement via the UA-focused NIL collective, Yea Alabama, and Latham has been listed as out on the SEC availability report.

Now, his family said he is on his way home, according to a statement provided to WVUA-TV’s Gary L. Harris. They also expressed their thanks for the prayers and support this week.

“First off! I would like to thank GOD for his grace and mercy,” the statement read. “Cause if it hadn’t been for Him none of this wouldn’t have been possible. Second off I would like to thank the whole UA facility and staff for jumping into full gear making sure baby boy was stable heading to the ER. Last but not least I would like to thank friends and family that took time out their busy schedule to check in on us. Just know that everyone thought, prayers, phone calls, text and tokens of love was greatly appreciated.

“Cause know this was yet one of the worst feeling/ phone call a mother could received not knowing what to expect or the outcome, but what i did know was GOD had his hands on his/our child. For that reason I’m forever thankful and grateful. Well I can say our son (Jah-Marien Latham) is heading home and we’re on the road to recovery. He’s in great spirit! The love and support was strictly enforced! Thanks again and again.”

Latham is coming off a breakout season at Alabama a year ago, totaling 29 tackles – including three for loss and a sack – as well as a fumble recovery. Those were all career-highs. He has appeared in one game so far this year, totaling two tackles in the season opener against Florida State.

Latham was transported to UAB for further treatment after the injury. Speaking on Hey Coach and The Kalen DeBoer Show on Wednesday, DeBoer said Latham was exchanging messages and expressing excitement to get back with his teammates.

“He’s in Birmingham still,” DeBoer said. “We got some messages back and stuff and he’s texted me and told me to tell the guys he can’t wait to see them again. He’ll be down for awhile, but he’s got all the feeling and ability to move and everything. So, he’s doing better.”