Kirk Herbstreit Sends Emotional Message After Son Announces Engagement
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Feb 21, 2026 | 3:22 PM EST
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The Herbstreit family celebrates a special occasion this week, as Kirk Herbstreit’s son shares a heartfelt personal announcement. Kirk’s son and former Clemson wide receiver, Tye Herbstreit, announced that he got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Erin Taylor, on Friday evening, February 20. The news turned Herbstreit emotional, as the ESPN analyst responded with a heartfelt message for his son.
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After Tye shared the engagement pictures through a post on X, writing, “We’re Engaged!! Excited for forever with you! I love you!! @erinctaylorr_—2/20/2026.” Kirk responded with an emotional message to his son, writing, “Congrats, Tye! Such an incredible night. So happy for you and Erin—Peter clearly approves as well. Haha! We love you!”
Congrats Tye!
Such an incredible night.
So happy for you and Erin-
Peter clearly approves as well. Haha!
We love you! https://t.co/4VsaTdn0QD— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) February 21, 2026
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