Ashton Nawrocki

Position:
Defensive End
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 248
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Elmhurst, Ill.
Prev School:
Butler
High School:
York HS

BEFORE BALL STATE: Transfer from Butler with two years of eligibility … played in 17 games over two seasons with the Bulldogs, recording 19 tackles (13 solo) … recorded two tackles for loss, both sacks, and three pass deflections … recorded a sack in consecutive games in 2024, at Valparaiso (11/9) and against St. Thomas (11/16) … career-high four tackles as a freshman at Morehead State (11/4).

HIGH SCHOOL: was part of the winningest team in York HS football history, winning a conference championship and reaching the semi-state round of the IHSA playoffs as a senior … helped York go 12-1 overall with an 8-0 conference record … made 44 tackles including 18.5 tackles for loss … credited with 8.5 sacks … all-conference lineman was the West Suburban Conference co-defensive lineman of the year … earned Academic All-State recognition.

PERSONAL: Son of Christie and Nolan … has two siblings, Aidan and Ava … dad played football at the University of Illinois … enjoys golfing in his free time … favorite artist is Juice Wrld … wants to pursue scouting or coaching after college.