2012 (Junior): Saw action in all 11 games, splitting time between the offensive line and tight end ... His 11 games were a career-high ... Moved into the role of a blocking tight end towards the end of the season ... Named to the Big Sky All-Academic Team ... Recipient of the 2012 Athletics Director Award of Merit ... Earned first letter.

2011 (Sophomore): Appeared in seven games as a reserve offensive lineman ... Made his season debut at Idaho (Sept. 10) ... Recipient of the 2011 Athletics Director Award of Merit.

2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in two games as a reserve offensive lineman ... Made his collegiate debut in the victory over Northeastern State (Sept. 18).

2009: Redshirt season.

Before UND: A 2009 graduate of Menomonee Falls High School ... Three-time letterwinner in football ... 2008 team captain ... Named all-state, all-area honorable mention, and all-suburban honorable mention ... Selected All-Greater Metro Conference in 2007 ... Lettered three times in wrestling and was named to the all-conference team ... Three-time member of the Honor Roll.

Personal: Majoring in physical education, exercise science and wellness with a minor in psychology ... Son of David and Katie Hoerchner.

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