5 facts to know about Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito
A Giant star is born
Tommy DeVito has taken the Big Apple by storm. The undrafted free agent from New Jersey has led the Giants to three consecutive wins and has everyone wanting a piece of Tommy Cutlets. Five facts to know about this viral sensation.
A Jersey boy
Tommy DeVito is from New Jersey, actually born in Livingston on Aug. 7, 1998. His family is now in Cedar Grove. DeVito played high school football at juggernaut Don Bosco Academy.
College days
DeVito went to Syracuse first. Other schools that had interest were Penn, Yale, Rutgers, and Boston College. He played in 26 games for the Orange from 2018-21, throwing for 3,866 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Off to the Big Ten
DeVito left Syracuse and turned up at Illinois in 2022. He played in 13 games, throwing 15 TD passes. DeVito led the Illini to an 8-5 record. He threw for 2,650 yards and was not drafted. His record as a college starter: 15-16.
Signs with Giants
After going unselected, DeVito signed with the Giants on April 29, 2023. He was waived on August 29 and re-signed to the practice squad. The number 29 popped again for DeVito, who made his NFL debut on Oct. 29.
Lives at home
DeVito lives at home. His mom makes his bed. What a story.
“It was a no-brainer for me,” DeVito told ESPN about living with his parents. “Everything that I need is there at the house. The decision was made since this level of football is stressful for a rookie, especially from the quarterback position. There is a lot going on, a lot of meetings. So everything outside of football is handled by my family.
“I don’t have to worry about laundry, what I’m eating for dinner, chicken cutlets and all that is waiting for me when I get there. My mom still makes my bed. Everything is handled for me. Honestly, I don’t even know if I could find a place closer to here than where I live. It takes me 12 minutes to get here.”
