Dillon Gabriel's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Dillon Gabriel's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Ankle Injuries | Right Ankle | 2021-09-17 | Had to be helped off the field and did not return to the game. | The injury was initially feared to be a fracture, but scans later confirmed it was a severe sprain. | Twisted his right ankle while scrambling to avoid a tackle during a game. | 4 weeks | Immobilization followed by physical therapy focusing on strength and flexibility. | Missed several games but returned to full strength. | Experienced frustration but remained focused on recovery. | None on the right ankle. | 2021-10-16 | Severe | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), physical therapy. | Orthopedic specialist, physical therapist, athletic trainer | Slight risk of re-injury, managed with preventive exercises. | Ankle braces, strength training focused on ankles. | 3 games | Swelling, pain, inability to bear weight | Moderate, with preventive measures in place. | Family, medical staff, teammates | Team’s medical facility |
| Concussions | Head | 2022-09-30 | Dillon Gabriel had to leave the game and was placed in concussion protocol. | The injury occurred during a high-stakes game, and Gabriel's absence significantly impacted his team's performance. He was immediately evaluated by medical staff and did not return to the game. | During a game, Dillon Gabriel was hit hard by an opposing player, causing his head to hit the ground. | 2 weeks | Underwent cognitive rest and gradually increased physical activity under medical supervision. | Missed critical game time but returned to play without long-term effects. | Mild anxiety about returning to play but overcame it with support from the team. | None related to concussions. | 2022-10-15 | Moderate | Rest, cognitive therapy, gradual return to physical activities. | Team physician, neurologist, athletic trainer | No long-term cognitive impact reported. | Enhanced helmet padding, stricter adherence to concussion protocols. | 2 games | Dizziness, headache, confusion | Moderate, with strict monitoring required. | Family, teammates, coaching staff | Team’s medical facility |
| Shoulder Injuries | Left Shoulder | 2020-11-06 | Immediate pain and inability to move the arm, taken off the field for medical evaluation. | The injury required immediate relocation of the shoulder and further imaging to assess damage. | Sustained a dislocated left shoulder after being tackled awkwardly during a game. | 6 weeks | Initial immobilization followed by progressive range-of-motion exercises and strength training. | Missed the remainder of the season but returned fully fit the next season. | Experienced some fear of contact but overcame it with gradual exposure during practice. | No previous shoulder injuries. | 2021-01-01 | Severe | Shoulder relocation, physical therapy, strength training. | Orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, athletic trainer | Potential for future instability managed with continued strength training. | Strengthening shoulder muscles, proper tackling techniques. | 4 games | Intense pain, visible deformity, inability to move the arm | High, managed with preventive exercises and monito | Family, medical staff, coaching staff | Team’s medical facility |
Dillon Gabriel's Sports Injuries Videos
Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel Takes a Scary Hit vs. TCU | 2022 College Football
During the college football game between TCU and Oklahoma, Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel took a scary hit in the second quarter. Gabriel was in the process of sliding when he was hit hard by Jamy Hajj. A flag was thrown, and Gabriel lay motionless on the field. Both teams were motioned to their respective sidelines. The hit was reviewed for targeting, and Hajj was called for unnecessary roughness with targeting, resulting in a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down for Oklahoma. Gabriel was eventually able to walk off the field, but Hajj was ejected for the rest of the game.
Facing Battles Beyond the Field: How Injury Bolstered Dillon Gabriel's Commitment to Mental Health
Sooner football season is now in full swing, but one standout is putting in work on and off the field. News 9's Tevis Hillis heard from Dillon Gabriel on how he's making a difference outside the gridiron. Dillon Gabriel is known for his flashy plays on Saturday, but off the field, he wants people to know there are resources for battles bigger than touchdowns.
Gabriel was hitting his stride in college football, but an injury sidelined that success. He shares that talking through his feelings with friends and family helped him during tough times. Gabriel emphasizes the importance of having a support system, mentioning how his parents, especially his dad, coached him and kept him level-headed.
Gabriel highlights the 988 resource, a free, easy-to-use hotline for mental health emergencies, available to any Oklahoman. He stresses that sometimes just talking about our issues is what we need. Gabriel loves football for the way it brings different people together to achieve a common goal and believes no one should feel alone. State officials report that one in ten students attempted suicide last year, and resources like 988 are crucial for support.
