Roadrunners in the Pros

Pro Team: Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
Milestones:

• NCAA National Championship with the University of Michigan
• Selected in the 1st Round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
   

Pro Team: Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
Milestones:

• Selected by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft.
• 2024: Voted one of the Top 100 Players in the NFL and a defensive captain.
• 2025-26: Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee and Superbowl Champion with the Seattle Seahawks.

Pro Team: San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
The Milestone: Drafted in the 4th Round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Jaden Fauske, the 2025 High School Baseball Gatorade Player of the Year, was selected by the Chicago White Sox with the 44th pick in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft, making him the highest MLB draft pick from Nazareth Academy.

Ryan, a pitcher at University of Illinois Chicago, was selected by the Houston Astros in the 9th round of the 2024 MLB Draft and signed with the organization in July of the same year.

Drafted in 2000 in the 12th round by the Chicago White Sox. Mike played 13 years in the White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies minor league systems.

In 2025, Nazareth Academy officially retired the #10 Baseball jersey, honoring the legacy he created. Michal earned numerous honors and accolades as a Roadrunner, still holding multiple offensive school records.

Out of high school Michael was selected in the 35th round of the MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. Michael chose to play college baseball at Louisville. He was drafted again in 2022 in the 6th round by the Colorado Rockies and is currently playing in the minor leagues.

Derek was drafted in 2023 in the19th round by the Oakland Athletics. In 2025, after battling back from injury, Derek signed with the Schaumburg Boomers.

Brandon was drafted in the 31st round out of high school, but opted to play in college. He signed as a free agent with the White Sox in 2020 and played three years in their minor league system.

Nicole made Nazareth history as a member of the Boys team before a stellar professional career. After qualifying for the LPGA Tour in 1994, she has competed at the highest levels of the sport for decades.
Nicole currently serves as the Head Girls Golf Coach at Nazareth Academy.