Kent State football player Tyler Heintz died Tuesday morning after participating in a workout, the school announced Tuesday night.
Heintz, an incoming freshman offensive lineman who had arrived on campus earlier this week, was transported to a local hospital following conditioning drills at Dix Stadium, according to a news release from the school. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Tyler's family and friends, as well as coach [Paul] Haynes and the team, our athletics staff and our student-athletes," the school said in a statement.
Heintz was an offensive tackle from Kenton, Ohio.