Jan 1, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; ESPN broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit during the 2022 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

One of ESPN’s most prominent faces will not be taking part in the network’s NFL Draft coverage this year.

Kirk Herbstreit announced Monday that he will not take part in ESPN’s draft coverage after a blood clot was discovered in his system. 

Herbstreit says he feels good, but will not travel to Las Vegas “out of an abundance of caution.”

Herbstreit is a regular on ESPN’s draft coverage as one of the network’s top college football analysts. He was scheduled to be on site in Las Vegas to contribute to the network’s coverage.

Herbstreit will not be the only big name absent from Las Vegas for ESPN’s coverage.

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