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

Chad Johnson’s Blunt Message To Joe Flacco After Bengals Trade

Chad Johnson’s Blunt Message To Joe Flacco After Bengals Trade

Colts Weigh Adonai Mitchell’s Role After Rams Fumble

Colts Weigh Adonai Mitchell’s Role After Rams Fumble

Jayden Daniels Sparks MLB Postseason Drama While Prepping for Commanders vs. Chargers

Jayden Daniels Sparks MLB Postseason Drama While Prepping for Commanders vs. Chargers

Adonai Mitchell Reacts After Costly Mistake in Colts’ Week 4 Loss to Rams

Adonai Mitchell Reacts After Costly Mistake in Colts’ Week 4 Loss to Rams

Colts Earn Surprising Spot in Week 4 Power Rankings After 3-0 Start

Colts Earn Surprising Spot in Week 4 Power Rankings After 3-0 Start

Jonathan Taylor’s ‘Newfound Ability’ Adds Crucial Element to Surging Colts’ Offense

Jonathan Taylor’s ‘Newfound Ability’ Adds Crucial Element to Surging Colts’ Offense

Insider: What Jake Browning ‘Needs To Avoid’ As Bengals QB1

Insider: What Jake Browning ‘Needs To Avoid’ As Bengals QB1

Ex-Bengals CB Draws Interest From NFC Contender To Fill A Major Void

Ex-Bengals CB Draws Interest From NFC Contender To Fill A Major Void

Insider Reveals What Bengals Couldn’t Ignore From Rising RB

Insider Reveals What Bengals Couldn’t Ignore From Rising RB

Rams’ Jared Verse Gets Huge Endorsement From ‘Rival Executive’ For 2025

Rams’ Jared Verse Gets Huge Endorsement From ‘Rival Executive’ For 2025

Rams’ Matthew Stafford Lands On Exclusive List Ahead Of Pivotal Season

Rams’ Matthew Stafford Lands On Exclusive List Ahead Of Pivotal Season

Colts Analyst Explains Why Daniel Jones Is QB1

Colts Analyst Explains Why Daniel Jones Is QB1

Analyst Gives Bold Commanders Stat Prediction For Jayden Daniels

Analyst Gives Bold Commanders Stat Prediction For Jayden Daniels

Insider Reveals Commanders’ ‘Key To A Deep Run’ In 2025 Season

Insider Reveals Commanders’ ‘Key To A Deep Run’ In 2025 Season

Bengals Urged To Sign Pro Bowl Safety Amid Rumors

Bengals Urged To Sign Pro Bowl Safety Amid Rumors

Insider Questions Rams’ ‘Juice In Their Secondary’ After Busy Offseason

Insider Questions Rams’ ‘Juice In Their Secondary’ After Busy Offseason

Rams Haven’t ‘Had An X Receiver’ Like Davante Adams

Rams Haven’t ‘Had An X Receiver’ Like Davante Adams

Colts Fans Share Mixed Reactions To 2025 Season Hype Video

Colts Fans Share Mixed Reactions To 2025 Season Hype Video

Rams Left With Something To Prove In NFC West Ranking

Rams Left With Something To Prove In NFC West Ranking

Commanders’ ESPN Projection Features ‘A Major Red Flag’ Ahead Of 2025 Season

Commanders’ ESPN Projection Features ‘A Major Red Flag’ Ahead Of 2025 Season

Colts Fall Just Inside Top-20 In ESPN Preseason Rankings

Colts Fall Just Inside Top-20 In ESPN Preseason Rankings

Analyst Calls Bengals Missing Playoffs ‘Hard To Imagine’ With Burrow and Chase

Analyst Calls Bengals Missing Playoffs ‘Hard To Imagine’ With Burrow and Chase

Former Bengals Second-Round Pick Is ‘Guy That Comes To Mind’ On Defense

Former Bengals Second-Round Pick Is ‘Guy That Comes To Mind’ On Defense

Bengals Receive Surprise Ranking In AFC North Preview

Bengals Receive Surprise Ranking In AFC North Preview

Colts’ NFL Season Prediction Is Determined ‘Heavily On’ Daniel Jones

Colts’ NFL Season Prediction Is Determined ‘Heavily On’ Daniel Jones

Rams Get Notable ESPN Top-10 Preseason Power Ranking

Rams Get Notable ESPN Top-10 Preseason Power Ranking

Colts Bring Back Familiar Face In Former Defensive Starter

Colts Bring Back Familiar Face In Former Defensive Starter

Former DB Highlights Commanders’ ‘Second String, Third String’ Importance for 2025

Former DB Highlights Commanders’ ‘Second String, Third String’ Importance for 2025

Daniel Jones Is Ready For Week 1 Despite Colts Hearing The Noise

Daniel Jones Is Ready For Week 1 Despite Colts Hearing The Noise

Rams Counting On Stafford, Adams, and Young Talent for NFC West Push

Rams Counting On Stafford, Adams, and Young Talent for NFC West Push