Dom DeCicco

Dominic John DeCicco[1] (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.[2] He played college football at Pittsburgh.

Dom DeCicco
DeCicco (58) in 2011
Free agent
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1988-09-11) September 11, 1988
Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Jefferson Hills (PA) Jefferson
College:Pittsburgh
Undrafted:2011
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014
Tackles:12
Sacks:0
INTs:0
Player stats at NFL.com

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.[3][4]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Dom DeCicco
Wide receiver		 Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania Thomas Jefferson 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 196 lb (89 kg) 4.59 Jun 17, 2006 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 21
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2007 Pittsburgh Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
  • "2007 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 3, 2012.

    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.[5] 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.[6]

    Professional career

    Chicago Bears

    DeCicco went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, and was signed by the Bears.[2] 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.[7] On August 29, DeCicco was released by Chicago.[8] On December 4, DeCicco was brought back by the Bears on a two-year contract.[9] On May 13, 2013, DeCicco was released.[10]

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    On July 31, 2013, DeCicco was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[11]

    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.[12]

    References
    1. http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/decicco_dom00.html
    2. "Bears agree to terms with 26 rookies". Chicagobears.com. July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
    3. "Dom DeCicco to sign with Bears". TribLIVE. July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
    4. "Dom DeCicco – Yahoo! Sports". Rivals.yahoo.com. June 17, 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
    5. "Dom DeCicco | Pittsburgh, SS : 2011 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". Nfldraftscout.com. September 21, 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
    6. "Dom DeCicco". Nfldraftbible.com. December 24, 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
    7. "DeCicco is gaining experience in OTAs". Chicagobears.com. May 29, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
    8. "Chicago Bears waive injured linebacker Dom DeCicco, re-sign wide receiver Terriun Crump – ESPN Chicago". Espn.go.com. January 1, 2008. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
    9. Mayer, Larry (December 4, 2012). "Bears sign DeCicco, waive Trahan". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
    10. Mayer, Larry (May 13, 2013). "Bears add four players from rookie minicamp". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
    11. "Koenen Returns to Action, Bucs Tweak Roster". Buccaneers.com. July 31, 2013. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
    12. Vikings waive injured LB Dom DeCicco, pick up LB Justin Jackson off waivers
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