University of Cincinnati defensive lineman Dontay Corleone will be out indefinitely as he gets treated for blood clots in his lungs, the school announced on Friday.

The Bearcats' lineman, who was voted All-Big 12 Second Team last season, reported discomfort in his chest and shortness of breath to the team's athletic trainers. Upon further evaluation during a one-night hospital stay, he was diagnosed and given initial treatment by a medical team led by senior associate athletic director for sports medicine Aaron Himmler and head team physician Dr. Jon Divine.

Since being discharged on June 14 Corleone has been recovering at home.

Himmler said in a statement that Corleone's recovery is "going well" and the medical team is "hopeful" he can return to the field in the near future.

Along with his medical team, Corleone is consulting with specialists to determine next steps in the recovery process.

Corleone, a redshirt junior, recorded 39 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks last season.