How many NFL players has Hutchinson MN high school produced?

Answer 1

As of 2009 a total of six Hutchinson, MN graduates have been drafted or signed by an NFL team. They are Stan Sytsma, Chul Schwanke, Cory Sauter, Mitch Erickson, Lydon Murtha and Nate Swift.

Of these players, Sytsma, Sauter and Murtha have been listed on the active roster of their respective teams. Erickson was signed to the Denver Bronocos practice squad in 2008 and 2009.

Stan Sytsma

Drafted in 1979 by the New Orleans Saints in the 7th Round (176th overall). In 1980 played in two games for the Atlanta Falcons.

Professional Statistics:

Year Team GP GS League Position

1980 Atlanta 2 0 NFL Linebacker

Chul Schwanke

Professional Highlights:

Drafted in 1986 by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th Round (300th overall)

Cory Sauter

Professional Highlights:

Originally signed in 1998 by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent, he played for the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, and Chicago Bears. In 2000 led NFL Europe in passing accuracy (62.6%).

Professional Statistics:

National Football League (NFL)

Year Team GP GS League

1998 Arizona Practice Squad

1999 Detroit 0 0 NFL

2000 Detroit 0 0 NFL

2001 Indianapolis Practice Squad

2002 Chicago/Indianapolis 1 0 NFL

2003 Indianapolis 1 0 NFL

NFL Europe

Year Team Passing Att Cmp Yds Pct TD In Rating

2000 Barcelona 163 102 916 62.6 6 2 84.80

Mitch Erickson

Professional Highlights:

Signed in 2008 by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.

Signed to Denver Broncos Practice Squad (2008)

Signed to Denver Broncos Practice Squad (2009)

Professional Statistics:

Year Team GP GS League Position

2008 Denver Practice Squad Guard

2009 Denver Practice Squad Guard

Lydon Murtha

Professional Highlights:

Drafted in 2009 by the Detroit Lions in the 7th Round (228th overall)

Signed to Detroit Lions Practice Squad

Signed by the Miami Dolphins off of the Lions practice squad and assigned to active roster.

Professional Statistics:

Year Team GP GS League Position

2009 Detroit Lions Practice Squad Offensive Tackle

2009 Miami Dolphins Offensive Tackle

Nate Swift

Professional Highlights:

Signed in 2009 by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.

Released by Denver Broncos during training camp