Position: Linebacker Height 1.93 m College: Pittsburgh Weight 104 kg | Undrafted: 2011 Name Dom DeCicco Siblings Brock DeCicco | |
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Date of birth: (1988-09-11) September 11, 1988 (age 27) Place of birth: Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania High school: Jefferson Hills (PA) Jefferson Role American football linebacker Parents Dominic DeCicco, Debbie DeCicco Number 49 (Minnesota Vikings / Linebacker), 58 (Chicago Bears / Linebacker) Profiles | ||
Education University of Pittsburgh | ||
Dominic John DeCicco (born September 11, 1988) is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Pittsburgh.
Contents
- Dom decicco big hit
- Early life
- College career
- Chicago Bears
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Minnesota Vikings
- References
Dom decicco big hit
Early life
DeCicco went to Thomas Jefferson High School, where he played wide receiver, quarterback, safety, cornerback, and kick/punt returner. He was called one of the most diverse athletes in the state his senior year throwing for over 1,000 yards, rushing for over 1,000 yards, and also returning a kick and punt for a touchdown. He would go on to win one PIAA and two Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League championships. DeCicco was also a four-year letterman in basketball and 1,000-point scorer.
College career
DeCicco played for the Panthers as a strong safety. As a true freshman in 2007, DeCicco played in 10 games primarily on special teams, and garnered six tackles. In 2008, he played in all 13 games, while starting 11 at safety, recording 56 tackles and a team high four interceptions. In 2009, he was named to the second team All-Big East team after having 88 tackles, three interceptions, and a forced fumble. He also was named Big East Defensive Player of the Week for week 8 against the USF Bulls, where he recorded 10 tackles. DeCicco ranked seventh among Big East defenders with 7.8 tackles per game.
Chicago Bears
DeCicco went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, and was signed by the Bears. He played in all 16 games, and recorded 12 special teams tackles, which ranks second on the team. In 2012, DeCicco filled in for Brian Urlacher at middle linebacker during OTAs while he was out with a knee injury. On August 29, DeCicco was released by Chicago. On December 4, DeCicco was brought back by the Bears on a two-year contract. On May 13, 2013, DeCicco was released.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On July 31, 2013, DeCicco was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Minnesota Vikings
DeCicco signed with the Minnesota Vikings in May 2014. He was waived/injured by the Vikings on August 18, 2014. He was placed on the teams Injured/Reserved on August 19, 2014.