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Update (Sept. 2): Ohio State coach Ryan Day issued a statement on Monday regarding the status of Haskell Garrett.

"Haskell Garrett has been receiving excellent care at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for the injuries he received on Sunday," he said. "We anticipate he will be released from the Medical Center this morning."

Garrett also posted a tweet updating his condition: "I would first like to thank God for keeping his hedge of protection during this time," he said. "I want to thank the first responders from the Columbus PD, the EMTs, and the doctors and nurses who took care of me at the Wexner Medical Center. I also want to thank all of my family and friends for their thoughts and prayers during this awful circumstance. I want to inform everyone that I am okay and my recovery is going well. Go Buckeyes!"

Original story (Aug. 29): Ohio State defensive lineman Haskell Garrett is in stable condition after being shot in the face Sunday morning. Garrett was found in an apartment with the gunshot wound through both of his cheeks early Sunday, according to The Columbus Dispatch. 

Columbus police responded to reports of a shooting around 12:30 a.m. ET. Garrett was then taken to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where he is in stable condition.

There was no information about a possible suspect, motive or any other details involving the shooting in a media release.

Garrett is a senior who was projected to be a starter along the Ohio State defensive line this season. The Big Ten postponed its fall season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like other Ohio State players, Garrett has remained on or near campus for workouts and classes this fall.

Garrett is originally from Las Vegas. He was a four-star prospect out of high school powerhouse program Bishop Gorman in the 2017 recruiting class. Garrett has appeared in 33 games for the Buckeyes over the last three seasons, picking up 20 tackles with 2.5 tackles for loss.