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

Pirates’ $70 Million Star Linked To Multiple Trade Suitors

Pirates’ $70 Million Star Linked To Multiple Trade Suitors

Astros Avoid Major Scare With Injury Update On Star Player

Astros Avoid Major Scare With Injury Update On Star Player

Nationals Slugger’s Potential All-Star Snub Is An ‘Absolute Injustice’ To Fans

Nationals Slugger’s Potential All-Star Snub Is An ‘Absolute Injustice’ To Fans

Ravens’ 2025 Round 1 Playmaker Is Turning Heads This Offseason

Ravens’ 2025 Round 1 Playmaker Is Turning Heads This Offseason

Shohei Ohtani Hits Insane 102 MPH Feat In Dodgers Outing

Shohei Ohtani Hits Insane 102 MPH Feat In Dodgers Outing

Joe Flacco On X: ‘Won’t Even Download It’ Amid Browns QB Battle

Joe Flacco On X: ‘Won’t Even Download It’ Amid Browns QB Battle

Packers Playmaker Earns Early Top-20 Fantasy Ranking After Delivering Big Value

Packers Playmaker Earns Early Top-20 Fantasy Ranking After Delivering Big Value

Zac Taylor To Face Make-Or-Break Year For Bengals

Zac Taylor To Face Make-Or-Break Year For Bengals

David Njoku Ranked Among NFL’s Top TEs, Browns Rookie Eyes Bigger Role

David Njoku Ranked Among NFL’s Top TEs, Browns Rookie Eyes Bigger Role

Packers Defense Earns Modest Ranking In Weak Area From 2024

Packers Defense Earns Modest Ranking In Weak Area From 2024

Tigers’ Major Update On Reliable Slugger Raises Questions Beyond Twins Series

Tigers’ Major Update On Reliable Slugger Raises Questions Beyond Twins Series

Ja’Marr Chase’s Groundbreaking Deal Gives Bengals Star-Level Stability

Ja’Marr Chase’s Groundbreaking Deal Gives Bengals Star-Level Stability

Former Vikings QB’s Contract Details Revealed, Analyst Highlights ’Impressive’ Structure

Former Vikings QB’s Contract Details Revealed, Analyst Highlights ’Impressive’ Structure

NFL Analyst Says ‘Just A Matter Of Time’ For Ravens TE’s Takeover

NFL Analyst Says ‘Just A Matter Of Time’ For Ravens TE’s Takeover

‘Misled’ Demeanor From Phillies’ $10 Million Addition Validates Early Doubts

‘Misled’ Demeanor From Phillies’ $10 Million Addition Validates Early Doubts

Royals Trading 2.93 ERA Starter Could Be Their Smartest Move

Royals Trading 2.93 ERA Starter Could Be Their Smartest Move

Insider: Padres Almost Traded For Shohei Ohtani In 2022

Insider: Padres Almost Traded For Shohei Ohtani In 2022

Padres GM Reveals Why He Still Stands By Juan Soto Trade

Padres GM Reveals Why He Still Stands By Juan Soto Trade

Commanders Receive Praise for ‘More Decisive’ Jayden Daniels This Offseason

Commanders Receive Praise for ‘More Decisive’ Jayden Daniels This Offseason

If Braves Try to Trade Marcell Ozuna, There’s a Catch

If Braves Try to Trade Marcell Ozuna, There’s a Catch

Shota Imanaga Shines In Return, But Cubs’ Rotation Mystery Remains

Shota Imanaga Shines In Return, But Cubs’ Rotation Mystery Remains

Royals Star’s Heartfelt 4-Word Reaction To Rejoining Team USA For WBC

Royals Star’s Heartfelt 4-Word Reaction To Rejoining Team USA For WBC

Phillies Get Major Bryce Harper Update As All-Star Break Nears

Phillies Get Major Bryce Harper Update As All-Star Break Nears

Brewers Rookie ‘Made An Extra Effort’ In Jaw-Dropping Clash With Paul Skenes

Brewers Rookie ‘Made An Extra Effort’ In Jaw-Dropping Clash With Paul Skenes

Braves Star Gets Real On Motivation Amid Home Run Derby Announcement

Braves Star Gets Real On Motivation Amid Home Run Derby Announcement

Craig Counsell’s ‘Decision’ Amid Star Lefty’s Return Start for Cubs

Craig Counsell’s ‘Decision’ Amid Star Lefty’s Return Start for Cubs

Vikings’ Former Pro Bowl Defender Returns To NFC Rival Where He Began

Vikings’ Former Pro Bowl Defender Returns To NFC Rival Where He Began

Commanders Predicted To Cut Ties With 8-Year Veteran Playmaker

Commanders Predicted To Cut Ties With 8-Year Veteran Playmaker

Diamondbacks Manager Erupts After Fan’s Disgraceful Taunt About Ketel Marte’s Late Mother

Diamondbacks Manager Erupts After Fan’s Disgraceful Taunt About Ketel Marte’s Late Mother

Guardians Could Command Haul If They Trade Star Closer At Deadline

Guardians Could Command Haul If They Trade Star Closer At Deadline