University of Delaware Athletics
Robinson, Kurtz Selected in 2023 NLL Draft
9/19/2023 1:09:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
NEWARK, Del. – Two University of Delaware men's lacrosse players were drafted to the National Lacrosse League over the weekend as graduate students Mike Robinson and Reed Kurtz were both selected in the second round of Saturday's NLL draft at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Ontario, Canada.
Robinson, a Peterborough, Ontario native was the 28th overall pick by the Halifax Thunderbirds Saturday afternoon. "It was truly an unbelievable experience," said Robinson. "Getting drafted to the NLL has been a lifelong dream of mine and to have it all come to fruition was incredibly special." Robinson was named Second-Team All-CAA in 2022 after being named the CAA Rookie of the Year and First-Team in 2021. Despite an injury-plagued 2023 season, Robinson managed 32 goals this past year with 16 assists for 48 total points. He has 145-career goals with 42-career assists and 187 points.
Kurtz, a Puslinch, Ontario native, was the 33rd overall pick by the New York Riptide. "Getting drafted to the NLL was something that I had always dreamed about growing up and for it to finally come true is extremely exciting," said Kurtz. "Being able to attend the draft and hear my name called is something I will always remember. It was such an amazing experience." Kurtz has appeared in 55 career games with four goals and two assists. He has 81-career ground balls and 26 caused turnovers.
Robinson and Kurtz become the 10th and 11th Blue Hens to be selected in the NLL draft. It is the second year in a row that multiple Hens were selected.
BLUE HENS NLL DRAFT HISTORY
2023, Reed Kurtz, 33rd overall, New York Riptide
2023, Mike Robinson, 28th overall, Halifax Thunderbirds
2022, Jake Govett, 22nd overall, San Diego Seals
2022, Tye Kurtz, 17th overall, Albany Firewolves
2022, Owen Grant, third overall, Vancouver Warriors
2020, Charlie Kitchen, 24th overall, New England Black Wolves
2010, Curtis Dickson, third overall, Calgary Roughnecks
2007, Jordan Hall, first overall, New York Titans
2005, Luke Wiles, fourth overall, Philadelphia Wings
1999, John Grant Jr., first overall, Rochester Knighthawks
1989, Bart Aldridge, third overall, Baltimore Thunder
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