History of Tommy DeVito (American football) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 18, 2025

Tommy DeVito is an American football quarterback currently playing for the New York Giants in the NFL. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Prior to his NFL career, DeVito spent five seasons playing college football for the Syracuse Orange. He then transferred and played his final college season with the Illinois Fighting Illini. His journey led him to securing a spot with the Giants, marking the beginning of his professional football career.

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1992: First Winning Quarterback to be Sacked Nine Times or More in a Game Since 1992

In week 11 against the Washington Commanders, Tommy DeVito became the first winning quarterback to be sacked nine times or more in a game since 1992, despite winning the game 31-19.

August 7, 1998: Thomas N. DeVito's Birth

On August 7, 1998, Thomas N. DeVito was born. He later became a professional football quarterback.

September 15, 2018: First Significant Action Against Florida State Seminoles

On September 15, 2018, Tommy DeVito saw his first significant action against the Florida State Seminoles after Eric Dungey was injured. He completed 11 of 16 passes for 144 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a touchdown, contributing to the Orange's 30–7 victory.

2022: Passing for 2,650 yards, 15 touchdowns

In the 2022 season, Tommy DeVito passed for 2,650 yards, threw 15 touchdowns, and had four interceptions, as well as six rushing touchdowns for Illinois.

April 29, 2023: Signed by the New York Giants

On April 29, 2023, Tommy DeVito was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent after the 2023 NFL draft.

August 29, 2023: Waived and Re-signed to Practice Squad

On August 29, 2023, Tommy DeVito was waived by the New York Giants and then re-signed to their practice squad.

October 29, 2023: NFL Debut Against the New York Jets

On October 29, 2023, Tommy DeVito made his NFL debut against the New York Jets after Tyrod Taylor's injury. He completed two passes, was sacked twice, and scored the Giants' only touchdown.

2023: Signing with the New York Giants

In 2023, Tommy DeVito signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for both the Syracuse Orange and the Illinois Fighting Illini.