Kevin in the Community

Former Buffalo Bills player Kevin Everett continues to amaze doctors, family members and fans with his remarkable recovery from a devastating spinal injury.

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Kevin Everett shares his miraculous story with Oprah.

A tackle in the Bills' season opener left Everett paralyzed from the neck down.

Immediately after his injury, doctors feared he would never walk again.

They were stunned a few days later when Everett began showing voluntary movements in his legs and then his hands.

He was later transferred to Houston's Memorial Hermann/TIRR in the Texas Medical Center because doctors felt it was important for him to be near friends and family.

After months of extensive rehab at TIRR, Everett is able to walk under his own power.

He was released in November.

“I was fortunate to meet many extraordinary people at Memorial Herman/TIRR – many who have suffered the same or similar injury as myself, many of whom I now consider friends. Their courage and determination inspired me to fight every day for recovery of my ability to walk,” Everett said in a statement after his release.

“To my fans: Thank you for your loyalty. To my doctors and physical therapists: Thank you for keeping me healthy and strong. To my friends and family: Thank you for your unwavering love and support. Until next time,” he said.

Last month, Everett brought many teammates and fans to tears when he stood up from his wheelchair and walked at the Bills' season finale in New York.

Everett is living in Humble and continues as an outpatient at Houston’s Memorial Hermann/TIRR.