Please join all of Buckeye Nation in wishing a speedy recovery for Ohio State tight end, Zak Herbstreit, son of former Buckeye quarterback and current ESPN analyst Kirk Herstreit.
According to Clay Hall of the local ABC affiliate in Columbus, Herbstreit was hospitalized with an undisclosed illness, but in stable condition. Herbstreit’s dad later confirmed that his son was at the OSU Wexner Medical Center and thanked all of those that reached out for support in a Tweet of his own.
“My son Zak is in the hospital and wanted me to send this note out,” wrote Kirk. “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.
His dad passed along the following from Zack.
“I have had a bit of a setback these past couple of weeks. Not feeling right,” relayed 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 arrived at Ohio State as a preferred walk-on in 2021 and is entering his third year with the Buckeyes. Obviously, there are things that transcend the game of football on the field and this would clearly be one of them. We wish Zak and the Herbstreit family nothing but the best and will continue to pray and follow his progress as more information becomes available.
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