Ohio State tight end Zak Herbstreit is in stable condition after being admitted to the university’s Wexler Medical Center in Columbus after suffering a “setback” that has put him under the care of cardiologists, he said via a Twitter message.

Herbstreit is the son of former Ohio State quarterback and ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit.

The elder Herbstreit posted an update to Twitter.

“My son Zak is in the hospital and wanted me to send this note out. I just wanted to add how much we appreciate so many people reaching out concerned about his well being. He has a long journey ahead of him,” Kirk Herbstreit wrote.

The note from Zak:

“I have had a bit of a setback these past couple of weeks. Not feeling right,” began the message from Zak. “Culminated with tests results this past Friday that forced me into the hospital. I have some of the best cardiologists looking after me, and I am beyond appreciative. We are doing a number of tests and conjuring a plan to ensure that I will be able to be back to feeling normal again. I appreciate the overwhelming support over the past couple of days. I am feeling good and hope to be out of the hospital soon.”

My son Zak is in the hospital and wanted me to send this note out. I just wanted to add how much we appreciate so many people reaching out concerned about his well being. He has a long journey ahead of him.

“I have had a bit of a setback these past couple of weeks. Not feeling…

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) June 20, 2023

Zak Herbstreit, who is listed at 6-feet-2 and 240 pounds, walked onto the team in June 2021. He appeared in his first games for the Buckeyes last season, playing sparingly in three games.

–Field Level Media