Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer was carted off the field with an apparent serious injury during the fourth quarter of the Cyclones’ 24-19 Big 12 loss to Arizona State on Saturday at Ames, Iowa.

Brahmer was alert and was taken to Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames to be evaluated as a precaution. He was later discharged from the hospital, according to Iowa State.

“So far the feedback we’ve gotten has been positive,” said Iowa State coach Matt Campbell. “It was tough to watch and Ben is as tough as they come.”

Brahmer took a hard hit from Sun Devils cornerback Keith Abney II on an incomplete pass with 8:50 left in the contest and appeared disoriented as he stood up. A trainer rushed out to help him and he was wobbly while taking a few steps before collapsing to the ground.

Paramedics stabilized Brahmer and placed him on the cart. During the ride off the field, Brahmer was alert and seen moving his fingers.

Brahmer caught a 17-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, his fourth scoring reception of the season. He caught three passes for 48 yards before exiting the game.

“We’re just happy that guy is all right,” said Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht. “He’s conscious and we’ll miss that guy. He’ll be back better than ever.”

–Field Level Media