Sabby Piscitelli
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers — No. 21 | |
| Safety | |
| Date of birth: August 24, 1983 | |
| Place of birth: Boca Raton, Florida | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 225 lb (102 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2007 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |
| Career history | |
| College: Oregon State | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 64 | |
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Sabby Piscitelli (born August 24th, 1983 in Boca Raton, Florida) is an American football safety who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round (64th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Oregon State.
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[edit] High school
Piscitelli began his football career at Boca Raton High School. He began playing as a junior in high school, playing both defensive back and wide receiver. Piscitelli received second team all-state honors as a senior. Piscitelli also received 4 letters as a outfielder for the school's baseball team.
[edit] College career
[edit] 2002
Piscitelli redshirted his freshman season.
[edit] 2003
Piscitelli backed up Lawrence Turner at strong safety and played in 13 games. Piscitelli recorded five solo tackles, one assist, one pass defensed, and one interception.
[edit] 2004
Piscitelli became the starter at strong safety upon Turner's graduation. Piscitelli started all 12 games that season, recording 41 solo tackles, 13 assists, 4 tackled for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 8 passes defensed, and 5 interceptions. For his efforts he garnered his first all PAC-10 honorable mention.
[edit] 2005
Piscitelli started all 11 games his junior season. He recorded 40 solo tackles, 14 assists, 2 fumble recoveries, 8 passes defensed, 4 interceptions, and one defensive TD. Despite the team's 5-6 record that season, Piscitelli once again received all PAC-10 honorable mention.
[edit] 2006
Piscitelli started all 14 games during his senior season and was named defensive captain of the team. He recorded 44 solo tackles, 20 assists, three tackles for loss, one sack, 12 passes defensed, and 5 interceptions. This was his most productive collegiate season, and he was rewarded for his efforts by being named to the First Team all PAC-10.[1]
[edit] NFL career
Piscitelli was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft
[edit] As a prospect
Piscitelli received an invitation to attend the NFL Combine. He posted an excellent workout. He ran the 40 yard dash in 4.44 seconds and recorded a 375 lb bench press. His combination of size, speed, and strength has led to speculation that he might be able to play outside linebacker for a team that runs a Tampa 2 defense.[2]
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