WATCH: Injured QB McKenzie Milton sends thank you to fans

It has been a bit of a rough stretch for UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton, but it appears he is off to a good start in the recovery process.

Milton originally suffered a nasty knee injury in a Black Friday game against South Florida. He would require emergency surgery soon after the injury, and he still faces a long road to recovery ahead of him.

Fortunately, the early signs are positive regarding Milton’s progress. ESPN’s Maria Taylor shared an update from Milton’s mother that indicated McKenzie has been discharged from the hospital. Additionally, the update said that doctors are “encouraged” by movement in McKenzie’s toes:

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

— Maria Taylor (@MariaTaylor) December 1, 2018

Taylor also shared a video message from Milton where he thanked everyone for thoughts and prayers directed his way:

. @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

Hopefully his recovery continues to go smoothly.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.