Northwestern University Athletics

2016 Football Roster

Tom Hruby Carried off Field at Purdue
Photo by: Stephen J. Carrera
NCAA Football: Michigan at Northwestern
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Tom Hruby
Tom Hruby
Photo by: Stephen Carrera
Tom Hruby
Photo by: Stephen Carrera
Tom Hruby
Jersey Number 35

Tom Hruby

  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    240
  • Position:
    LB
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Crown Point, Ind.
  • High School:
    Andrean
2016: Missed the first 10 games of the season recovering from an injury sustained during spring practice … Made season debut in the Wildcats’ 45-17 win at Purdue on Veterans’ Day weekend … Carried the ball three times versus the Boilermakers … Academic All-Big Ten.

2015: Appeared in nine games as a special teamer ... Recorded two tackles in game versus Michigan ... Also ran the ball eight times for 25 yards in victory over Eastern Illinois ... Academic All-Big Ten.

2014: Played in three games, primarily on special teams ... Made his collegiate debut against Michigan.

Personal: Born Thomas Troy Hruby ... Former Navy SEAL ... Majoring in learning and organizational change.
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