| Pat Wertz |
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 | Class: Freshman
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 | Hometown: Orland Hills, Ill.
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 | High School: Andrew
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 | Height / Weight: 6-4 / 240
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 | Position: DL
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 | Experience: HS
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Notable: Rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com ... received a one-star rating by Scout.com.
Andrew HS: Two-year varsity starter ... Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) First-Team Class 8A All-State selection ... 2007 Chicago Tribune All-State Special Mention honoree ... two-time all-conference and all-area selection ... named the 2007 South West Suburban Conference (SWSC) Player of the Year ... as a senior, the Thunderbolts won the SWSC title with an 8-3 record ... posted five quarterback sacks, 11 tackles for loss and one interception as a senior ... as a junior, notched eight tackles for loss, three quarterback sacks and three interceptions, including two that were returned for a touchdown ... coached by Jim Zimmer.
Data: Born 8-12-90, in Orland Hills, Ill. ... son of Bob and Katy Wertz ... intended major: business education.