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Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Dominic DeLuca is back in Happy Valley for one final season of college football. The redshirt senior will take advantage of his sixth year of eligibility provided by the NCAA as a result of the 2020 season being impacted by the pandemic. His veteran presence will be good to have as the defense undergoes a transformation on the field with new leadership in place. DeLuca has been a fun story to follow as a walk-on player to a player making plays in the College Football Playoff.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: West Pittston, Pennsylvania
Height: 6-1
Weight: 235 lb
Class in 2025: Redshirt Senior
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2020: No recruiting rankings available
Dominic DeLuca started off his career at Penn State as a walk-on player after flying under the radar on the recruiting trail. Penn State kept its eye on the in-state talent, and it did not take long to realize why, as he quickly became a standout performer as a developmental squad player and eventually earned a scholarship in the program.
Career Stats
GamesTacklesSacksINTFF2020—–202130000202213291.000202313291.022202415400.530
Depth Chart Overview
The veteran linebacker who has worked his way up from being a walk-on player will continue to provide leadership for the defense. The Penn State defense will have a bit of a new look with its formations this year under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, but DeLuca is widely expected to continue playing a key role on the field. DeLuca will pair with rising star Tony Rojas at the linebacker spots.
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Publish date : 2025-05-03 12:03:00
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