Artz got on the podium twice last season, taking fifth in the shot put and ninth in the discus. On the football field, the Cardinal junior is a physical, athletic fullback/tight end. His compact frame naturally lowers his pad level more than his opponent. His strength allows him to displace most defenders – often onto the ground. While used mainly as a blocker, Artz can catch the ball in the passing game, and when he has the ball in the open field, he shows excellent quickness and speed. Defensively, he is a solid run stuffer on the defensive line. His strength and low center of gravity make him tough to move off his spot.

Coming in at #21 overall in the state and as the current DL3 is a steadfast and already long-time member of the upper echelons of the MN 2025 rankings. Fairmont’s Hank Artz continues to add good weight and put out good film filled with big hits and dominance at the point of attack. Now sitting at a sturdy 6′, 230 lbs. and really investing in the fullback position on offense, Artz laid some big hits in 2022 on either side of the ball thanks to his natural pop, the strength in his punch, and his build and naturally low pad level. Especially dangerous as a standup OLB, Artz gets off the ball and closes quickly, can move laterally well when avoiding blocks as a blitzer or when setting edge, and even shows a little bit of bend as a pass rusher. He also brings everything he has into each hit, shows off a good motor, and showed some toughness/athleticism as a ball carrier when running routes as a HB. Of all the things he does well in his sophomore tape, I really like how he uses angles and quickness and/or power to beat blockers and get to the backfield. Also one of the hardest hitters in the state. I’m excited to see how he performs in this upcoming outdoor track & field season as well. The Artz’s are athletes!