TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2011):
-Spent time with the scout team
HIGH SCHOOL:
-Coached by Matt Egloff at DeSoto County
-Noted tough and strong defensive lineman, who also participated on the school weightlifting team
-Can bench over 400 pounds and squat 500 pounds
-Saw plenty of action at nose tackle
-As a senior, had 64 tackles, seven sacks and a spot on the all-area team
-Recorded 56 tackles and eight sacks during his junior year, while earning all-area recognition and second team all-state mention
-As a sophomore, had 42 tackles, 4.5 sacks and a spot on the all-area team
-Was listed at No. 62 on Bill Buchalter[apos]s Florida Top 100 to start the 2010 season
-Rated with three stars from ESPN, with the same service ranking him No. 90 at his position nationally
-Rated with two stars from Rivals and Scout websites, with Scout also placing him No. 136 nationally at his position
-Was a second-team all-state defensive line selection for Class 2A/2B by the Florida Sports Prep Writers
-Named all-area for defense by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune three years
-In 2009, team was also district champions and earned a spot in the regional final
-Team was 2007 Class 3A District 12 champions, going undefeated for the first time in school history
-Lettered four years in football and weightlifting, while earning two letters in track
-Drew interest from Cincinnati, Western Kentucky and FAU
PERSONAL:
-Parents are Eddie and Debbie Wertz
-Majoring in interpersonal/organizational communication