Recruits

Derek Hurtig

Position: DL
Hometown: Paullina , Iowa

Feb 6, 2008

Derek Hurtig (Paullina, Iowa), the son of Corey and Becki, is a 6'3" 225-pound defensive lineman from South O'Brien H.S. He earned first team All-District honors last season after recording 60 tackles, eight sacks, and two fumble recoveries. Hurtig plans to be a Business Management major at Northwestern.

Otten said, "Derek has an outstanding frame and a tremendous amount of potential as a player for the Red Raiders. He played very well in high school as both an offensive and defensive lineman. Derek will add quality depth to our defensive line group."

Hurtig