Andrew HS: Rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com ... received a one-star rating by Scout.com ... 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 ... has one brother,Rob ... intended major: business education.