Ohio State's Zak Herbstreit, son of Kirk Herbstreit, hospitalized due to possible heart issue

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Zak Herbstreit, walk-on tight end for Ohio State and son of legendary Buckeyes quarterback Kirk Herbstreit, was hospitalized on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

Zak was in stable condition at a Columbus, Ohio, hospital as of Tuesday afternoon. According to a school spokesperson, the 21-year-old is being monitored and undergoing evaluations.

Kirk Herbstreit expressed gratitude for "everyone's concerns and prayers" in a text message to Columbus news station WSYX-TV.

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ESPN announcer Kirk Herbstreit (blue coat) talks to his son, Ohio State tight end Zak Herbstreit, prior to the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Dec. 31, 2022. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch)

Ohio State University officials did not specify the reason Zak was taken to the hospital.

But his father posted a message from Zak to Twitter that said the tight end was under the care of a cardiologist.

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"I have had a bit of a setback these past couple of weeks. Not feeling right. 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."

Ohio State's Zak Herbstreit walks onto the field before the game against Penn State at Ohio Stadium on Oct. 30,