Birmingham, AL
ACL Surgery
The snap of Karlos May’s ACL while at Ramsay High threatened to derail a golden future. For a 300-pound defensive tackle, a knee injury can be a career-ending crossroads. Enter Dr. Amit Momaya, UAB Medicine’s nationally renowned orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Momaya performed the reconstruction, but the real magic happened in the grueling months that followed. May attacked his rehabilitation with the same ferocity he usually reserved for opposing quarterbacks, shedding doubt with every repetition.
When the 2025 season arrived, May didn't just return; he dominated. Exploding off the line with newfound power, he racked up numerous tackles and sacks, proving his knee was stronger than ever. The football world took notice. Dr. Momaya had repaired the joint, but May had rebuilt his destiny.
On July 18, 2026, the ultimate validation arrived. Standing before cameras, the four-star phenom and #7 ranked defensive lineman in the country bypassed local SEC giants to officially commit to Ohio State. From a hospital bed in Birmingham to the legendary Horseshoe in Columbus, May’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. Backed by world-class medicine and unyielding heart, Karlos May turned a devastating setback into a Big Ten launchpad.
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