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Erik Hehl
DL · #45 · Eastern Illinois University
Grad
Height6'0"
Weight245 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
RosteredErik Hehl (DL) officially entered the transfer portal
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:55 PM
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Background
2024 • Redshirt Sophomore • Competed in two games for the Minutemen • Had one solo tackle vs Missouri (10/12) Before Massachusetts • Competed at Fullerton College for two seasons • Tallied 32 total tackles in 10 games in the 2023 season, including 22 assisted tackles • Added nine tackles for loss for 29 yards, 5.5 sacks for a loss of 22 yards and one pass breakup • Had a career-best eight tackles with six assisted vs. Ventura in the 2023 season • As a freshman, posted 41 tackles, including 23 solo tackles • Credited with 14.5 tackles for loss for 79 yards, 9.5 sacks for a loss of 57 yards, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery • Attended Newport Harbor High School
Hometown
🏴Newport Beach, CA
High schoolNewport Harbor
ScholarshipYes
Career path
- EnteredPortal · 1/2/26, 12:00 AMErik Hehl (DL) officially entered the transfer portal · from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- EnrolledJul 29, 2024Erik Hehl (DL) enrolled at University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- EnrolledErik Hehl (DL) enrolled in University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Eastern Illinois University | 4 | 1 | -- | Med. | 12 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 |  University of Massachusetts, Amherst | 10 | 0 | -- | -- | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | University of Massachusetts, Amherst | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 16 | 1 | -- | Med. | 25 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026