UCF QB McKenzie Milton Discharged From Hospital, Will Undergo Reconstructive Surgery

Milton injured his right leg against South Florida on Nov. 23.

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton was discharged from an Orlando-area hospital on Saturday, heading home for the first time since suffering a gruesome leg injury against South Florida on Nov. 23, according to ESPN's Maria Taylor. Milton was taken to a local hospital and underwent surgery on his right leg on Nov. 23 

Milton will need reconstructive surgery on his right leg in four to six weeks, per Taylor. 

Update on @UCF_Football according to his mother Teresa Milton... pic.twitter.com/btfxpuoRyk

— Maria Taylor (@MariaTaylor) December 1, 2018

Milton sent a video to his teammates and UCF fans on Saturday. "I just want to thank everyone that has been sending their thoughts and prayers to me in this recovery process," Milton, a Hawaii native, said. "It means the world to me. I just want to wish everyone a merry Christmas, where I'm from we say, Mele Kalikimaka, god bless all you guys."

. @UCF_Football McKenzie Milton’s message to his fans and supporters...our thoughts and prayers are with you!! #10Ohana pic.twitter.com/QbeBKVB8Nw

— Maria Taylor (@MariaTaylor) December 1, 2018

The Knights will face Memphis in the AAC Championship game on Saturday. Kickoff from Spectrum Stadium in Orlando, Fla. is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET.