Northwestern University Athletics

2017 Football Roster

Eric Lutzen
Jersey Number 46

Eric Lutzen

  • Height:
    6-6
  • Weight:
    235
  • Position:
    SB
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Pewaukee, Wis.
  • High School:
    Pewaukee

2017: Redshirt junior ... Made his only appearance of the season in the Wildcats' 39-0 win over Minnesota.

2016: Redshirt sophomore … Key scout player who did not see game action … Named Northwestern Offensive Practice Player of the Week following the Wildcats’ 54-40 win at Michigan State.


2015: Redshirt freshman ... Earned NU's Special Teams Practice Player of the Week honors after the Purdue game.

2014: Redshirted his first year in Evanston.

High School: Three-year varsity football letterwinner, earning all-state and all-region honors as a defensive end for Pewaukee ... Named Woodland Conference Defensive Player of the Year ... Also an all-conference choice as a tight end ... Team MVP ... Helped Pewaukee to conference championships in 2011 and 2012 ... Also a three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball ... Two-sport team captain ... Co-president of National Honor Society.

Personal: Born Eric Taylor Lutzen in Waukesha, Wis. ... Son of Bill and Sharon Lutzen ... Chose Northwestern over Minnesota State and Wayne State University ... Majoring in mechanical engineering.
Football - Nebraska Game Week Press Conference (10/20/25)
Monday, October 20
Football - Purdue Postgame Press Conference
Sunday, October 19
Football - 'Cats Shut Out Purdue, 19-0 (10/18/25)
Saturday, October 18
Football - David Braun Joins B1G Today (10/17/25)
Friday, October 17