Derek Hryn
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Derek Hryn

Expertise:
NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, Fantasy
Location:
Philadelphia, PA

Experience

Derek Hryn is a writer for Heavy.com. He has extensive experience covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA football and basketball, along with providing expert fantasy football analysis for DraftKings and SB Nation. His work has been featured at Sports Illustrated, USA Today, NBC Sports, The New York Post, and others.

Education

Derek graduated from Clarion University in 2018 with a degree in Communications and Journalism.

Latest Articles From Derek Hryn

Rams Shed Light on Puka Nacua’s ‘unpredictable personality’ ahead of MNF vs. Falcons

Rams Shed Light on Puka Nacua’s ‘unpredictable personality’ ahead of MNF vs. Falcons

Philip Rivers Addresses Colts’ Playoff Chances After MNF Loss

Philip Rivers Addresses Colts’ Playoff Chances After MNF Loss

Colts Get Major Update Ahead Of 49ers Matchup On MNF

Colts Get Major Update Ahead Of 49ers Matchup On MNF

Bengals’ Joe Burrow Sends Clear Message After 309-Yard, 4-TD Performance vs Dolphins

Bengals’ Joe Burrow Sends Clear Message After 309-Yard, 4-TD Performance vs Dolphins

Puka Nacua Could Face NFL Discipline for Recent Behavior After Rams Loss

Puka Nacua Could Face NFL Discipline for Recent Behavior After Rams Loss

Former 2,900-Yard & 17-TD Colts Playmaker Joins Saints Amid Injuries

Former 2,900-Yard & 17-TD Colts Playmaker Joins Saints Amid Injuries

Joe Lunardi Calls Wizards’ Projected No. 1 Pick a ‘Magic or Larry Bird’ Decision

Joe Lunardi Calls Wizards’ Projected No. 1 Pick a ‘Magic or Larry Bird’ Decision

Rams’ Puka Nacua Sounds Off On NFL Officials Ahead Of Huge TNF Matchup

Rams’ Puka Nacua Sounds Off On NFL Officials Ahead Of Huge TNF Matchup

Former Colts Kicker Finds AFC Reset After December Release

Former Colts Kicker Finds AFC Reset After December Release

Philip Rivers’ Colts Comeback Reopens Ben Roethlisberger Question

Philip Rivers’ Colts Comeback Reopens Ben Roethlisberger Question

ESPN Analyst Makes Bold Call On Colts’ QB1

ESPN Analyst Makes Bold Call On Colts’ QB1

Rams Grab Attention In Week 15 NFL Power Rankings

Rams Grab Attention In Week 15 NFL Power Rankings

Bengals’ Tee Higgins Silences Injury Concern Despite Return To Concussion Protocol

Bengals’ Tee Higgins Silences Injury Concern Despite Return To Concussion Protocol

Colts Get Pair Of Encouraging Injury Updates

Colts Get Pair Of Encouraging Injury Updates

Colts’ New Third-Year Kicker Is Already Turning Heads

Colts’ New Third-Year Kicker Is Already Turning Heads

Bengals’ Joe Burrow Breaks Silence On Lane Kiffin LSU Hire

Bengals’ Joe Burrow Breaks Silence On Lane Kiffin LSU Hire

Chris Paul’s Clippers Exit Raises Quiet Questions About What’s Next

Chris Paul’s Clippers Exit Raises Quiet Questions About What’s Next

Bengals HC Reveals Positive Tee Higgins Update Ahead of Bills Matchup

Bengals HC Reveals Positive Tee Higgins Update Ahead of Bills Matchup

Commanders Await Jayden Daniels Decision After Update From NFL Insider

Commanders Await Jayden Daniels Decision After Update From NFL Insider

76ers Guard Labeled ‘Near-Lock’ for 2026 NBA All-Star Game

76ers Guard Labeled ‘Near-Lock’ for 2026 NBA All-Star Game

Bengals Get Encouraging Injury Update On $115 Million WR

Bengals Get Encouraging Injury Update On $115 Million WR

Colts’ Prediction for Final 5 Games Signals a Potential Icy December Ahead

Colts’ Prediction for Final 5 Games Signals a Potential Icy December Ahead

Commanders’ Most Alarming Stat Ahead of Week 13 vs. Broncos

Commanders’ Most Alarming Stat Ahead of Week 13 vs. Broncos

Thunder Get Major Jalen Williams Update Ahead of Suns Showdown

Thunder Get Major Jalen Williams Update Ahead of Suns Showdown

Bengals RB Reveals What’s Changed Amid 100-Yard Streak

Bengals RB Reveals What’s Changed Amid 100-Yard Streak

Joe Burrow Update Reshapes Bengals’ Week 12 Plans in Sudden Turn

Joe Burrow Update Reshapes Bengals’ Week 12 Plans in Sudden Turn

Bengals QB’s ‘First-Team Reps’ Could Lead To An Important Decision

Bengals QB’s ‘First-Team Reps’ Could Lead To An Important Decision

Adam Schefter Questions Joe Burrow’s Return as Bengals Slide Toward Playoff Elimination

Adam Schefter Questions Joe Burrow’s Return as Bengals Slide Toward Playoff Elimination

ESPN Analyst Makes Bold Claim After Matthew Stafford Performance in Rams-Seahawks

ESPN Analyst Makes Bold Claim After Matthew Stafford Performance in Rams-Seahawks

Joe Burrow Update Gives Bengals Glimmer of Midseason Hope After Bye Week

Joe Burrow Update Gives Bengals Glimmer of Midseason Hope After Bye Week