Kirk Herbstreit Is Missing NFL Draft, Is He Still Sick? Health Update After Vaccine Tweet and Blood

April 2024 · 3 minute read

The father of four, Kirk Herbstreit, American College GameDay Analyst for ESPN, announced that we would no longer be covering this year’s NFL Draft in Las Vegas after discovering a Blood Clot illness.

Kirk Herbstreit has been ESPN’S College GameDay’s lead analyst since 1997.

As his doctors have recently found, a few blood clots have been found in his system. So, Kirk took to his social media to announce that he will be stepping back from covering this year’s NFL Draft in Las Vegas.

However, Herbstreit has promised his fans and followers that he will return to NFL Draft coverage next year.

Is Kirk Herbstreit Still Sick?

According to New York Post, 5-time Sports Emmy Awards winner Kirk Herbstreit will not be joining the most awaited NFL Draft of 2022. 

The 52-year-old ESPN sports analyst visited his doctor; a blood clot was found in his system, and he was recommended for bed rest for a few weeks. Kirk tweeted that he is extremely sad that he will not be able to cover his favorite NFL Draft this year.

Hey guys-wanted to update you on my situation this week. Unfortunately I won’t be part of our ESPN/ABC NFL Draft coverage. Our team in Vegas will have it covered, and I will be watching.

Congrats to all the players! I love this event and look forward to returning next year. pic.twitter.com/UvBsI3TaUV

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) April 25, 2022

 According to HealthLine, a blood clot is a lump of blood that has changed from liquid to gel-like or semisolid. For example, clotting is a crucial procedure that can protect you from losing too much blood when you get a cut.

However, a blood clot is considered a medical emergency if it breaks free and travels through your veins to the heart.

Blood Clot and Vaccine Tweet Explained

Everyone’s favorite sports announcer, Kirk, tweeted about not being able to cover the NSL Draft this Thursday due to a blood clot.

Many Twitter people have trolled him for getting a blood clot right a year after announcing his 2nd vaccine on Twitter.

Got my 2nd vaccine today. So thankful to take that next step. Never really looked at the decision any other way other than I just wanted to be vaccinated and feel that freedom. No brainer for me-Appreciative for the opportunity. ??

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) April 23, 2021

Kirk Herbstreit shared a tweet last year around the same time when he was getting his 2nd dose of the Covid19 vaccine. Some people took it the other way and retweeted that he was getting paid to share this tweet or influencing others to get vaccinated.

Kirk Herbstreit What Happened?

This week’s NFL Draft broadcast on ESPN will not include Kirk Herbstreit. On Monday, he announced the exclusive news on his official Twitter account.

He tweeted that physicians discovered a blood clot in his system and that he will not be traveling as he has to be cautious.

The ESPN commentator made a reasonable decision considering his health. We wish Krik a swift recovery and continued good health.

This week, the 2022 NFL Draft will be in Las Vegas from Thursday to Saturday.

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