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

Commanders’ Draft Picks Could Be Challenged By Former Patriots WR

Commanders’ Draft Picks Could Be Challenged By Former Patriots WR

Colts’ Former First-Round Edge Rusher Could Be Trade Candidate

Colts’ Former First-Round Edge Rusher Could Be Trade Candidate

Bengals’ $65 Million Pro Bowler Reacts To Major O-Line Addition

Bengals’ $65 Million Pro Bowler Reacts To Major O-Line Addition

Bengals’ Tee Higgins Breaks Silence On GOAT WR List

Bengals’ Tee Higgins Breaks Silence On GOAT WR List

Colts GM ‘Proud Of’ Anthony Richardson’s Development Despite Losing QB1 Battle

Colts GM ‘Proud Of’ Anthony Richardson’s Development Despite Losing QB1 Battle

Terry McLaurin Gets Honest On Jayden Daniels After Commanders Contract Extension

Terry McLaurin Gets Honest On Jayden Daniels After Commanders Contract Extension

Rams’ DC Praises ‘Consistent’ Play From Undrafted Rookie

Rams’ DC Praises ‘Consistent’ Play From Undrafted Rookie

Colts Add 9-Year Veteran To Practice Squad Ahead of 2025 Season

Colts Add 9-Year Veteran To Practice Squad Ahead of 2025 Season

Colts Add Sixth-Round SEC Rookie to Practice Squad

Colts Add Sixth-Round SEC Rookie to Practice Squad

Bengals’ Cap Situation Reveals a Potential Edge in 2025

Bengals’ Cap Situation Reveals a Potential Edge in 2025

Ex-Commanders Veteran Among List of Players Working Out for Bills

Ex-Commanders Veteran Among List of Players Working Out for Bills

Colts Players Name 5 Captains for 2025 Season

Colts Players Name 5 Captains for 2025 Season

Analyst Says Bengals’ ‘High-Scoring’ Potential Is Major Boost for Chase Brown

Analyst Says Bengals’ ‘High-Scoring’ Potential Is Major Boost for Chase Brown

Colts Rookie Set For Big Role After Final Roster Cuts

Colts Rookie Set For Big Role After Final Roster Cuts

Colts GM Draws Unexpected Parallel Between Daniel Jones and Former No. 1 Pick

Colts GM Draws Unexpected Parallel Between Daniel Jones and Former No. 1 Pick

Former Colts TE Finds Fresh Start With Jets After Release

Former Colts TE Finds Fresh Start With Jets After Release

Bengals’ Former National Champion Earns Starting Nod On 53-Man Roster

Bengals’ Former National Champion Earns Starting Nod On 53-Man Roster

Bengals HC Praises Trey Hendrickson’s Commitment as Contract Drama Ends

Bengals HC Praises Trey Hendrickson’s Commitment as Contract Drama Ends

ESPN Analyst Hints at Matthew Stafford’s ‘Last Run’ with Sean McVay

ESPN Analyst Hints at Matthew Stafford’s ‘Last Run’ with Sean McVay

Colts Cut Ties With Former Third-Round Draft Pick Ahead of Deadline

Colts Cut Ties With Former Third-Round Draft Pick Ahead of Deadline

Sean McVay Provides Update on Rams Rookie Pass Rusher

Sean McVay Provides Update on Rams Rookie Pass Rusher

ESPN Predicts a Bengals Season That Could Redefine Joe Burrow

ESPN Predicts a Bengals Season That Could Redefine Joe Burrow

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Joins RGIII in Rare NFL Rookie QB History

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Joins RGIII in Rare NFL Rookie QB History

Rams’ Hidden Depth Earns Surprising NFL Grade

Rams’ Hidden Depth Earns Surprising NFL Grade

Colts’ Andrew Luck Lands On Exclusive Rookie QB List

Colts’ Andrew Luck Lands On Exclusive Rookie QB List

Colts’ 3-Year Veteran Listed As Top Trade Candidate

Colts’ 3-Year Veteran Listed As Top Trade Candidate

Colts Rookie Gets Huge Opportunity After Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Updates

Colts Rookie Gets Huge Opportunity After Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Updates

Rams OC Makes Exciting Prediction About Playmaking Rookie

Rams OC Makes Exciting Prediction About Playmaking Rookie

Bengals HC Makes Major Decision Ahead of Preseason Week 3 vs. Colts

Bengals HC Makes Major Decision Ahead of Preseason Week 3 vs. Colts

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Earns No. 1 Spot on Esteemed NFL List

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Earns No. 1 Spot on Esteemed NFL List