History of Tommy DeVito (American football) in Timeline
Tommy DeVito is an American football quarterback currently playing for the New York Giants in the NFL. He went undrafted and signed with the Giants in 2023. Prior to his NFL career, DeVito spent five seasons playing college football for the Syracuse Orange, followed by one season with the Illinois Fighting Illini. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent.
August 7, 1998: Tommy DeVito Born
On August 7, 1998, Thomas N. DeVito was born. He later became a professional football quarterback.
September 15, 2018: First Significant Action
On September 15, 2018, Tommy DeVito saw his first significant action against the Florida State Seminoles after Eric Dungey's injury. 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: 2022 Season at Illinois
In the 2022 season, Tommy DeVito passed for 2,650 yards, 15 touchdowns, and four interceptions, along with six rushing touchdowns at Illinois. He was later denied a waiver for an additional year of eligibility.
April 29, 2023: Signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent
On April 29, 2023, Tommy DeVito was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following 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 subsequently re-signed to their practice squad.
October 29, 2023: NFL Debut
On October 29, 2023, Tommy DeVito made his NFL debut for the New York Giants against the New York Jets after an injury to Tyrod Taylor. He completed two passes, was sacked twice, and scored the Giants' only touchdown on a six-yard run.
2023: Signed with the New York Giants
In 2023, Tommy DeVito signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2023 after playing college football for Syracuse and Illinois.
2024: Moves out of parents' house
In 2024, Tommy DeVito was able to move out of his parents' house because of his rise to fame that led to several advertising deals including a Super Bowl commercial.
