Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer was hospitalized out of precaution after taking a scary hit in the Cyclones’ game against Arizona State on Nov. 1.
Brahmer was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of ISU’s 24-19 loss at home. He attempted to walk back to Iowa State’s huddle after taking the hit but then fell to the turf before being tended to by trainers. He eventually was carted off the field.
He was alert as he was taken off the field on the cart, giving the crowd a thumbs up while leaving the field.
The multi-year starter was an All-Big 12 honorable mention pick in 2023 and 2024. The 6-foot-7 tight end has 32 receptions for 365 yards and four touchdowns this season.
Here’s what to know of Brahmer and his status:
Ben Brahmer injury update
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell offered an update on Brahmer after he was carted off the field and taken to the hospital out of precaution on Nov. 1.
‘They took him to the hospital,’ Campbell told reporters after the game. ‘Ya know, right now it looks like hopefully everything is going to be alright… but so far the feedback we got has been positive. … Ben is as tough as they come, so our thoughts and prayers will be with him. And if I know Ben, he’ll be back better than ever here at some point.’
Brahmer took a hard hit in the fourth quarter after attempting to haul in a pass from quarterback Rocco Becht. He then stumbled to the team’s huddle before falling on the ground, where he lay for multiple moments with trainers tending to him.