... made first career start vs. Wagner ... lettered.

2020 (Freshman): Was part of the 2020 recruiting class ... played in six games, mostly on special teams ... saw his first career game action on special teams in the home opener vs. USF ... Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week (USF) ... lettered.

High School: Played tight end and linebacker at Pascack Valley High in Hillsdale, N.J., for coach Len Cusumano … did not play as a senior due to torn ACL … earned three letters and was second-team all-league as a sophomore … also lettered for four seasons in lacrosse.

Personal: Born James Richard Della Pesca in River Vale, N.J. … parents are Geralyn and Mark Della Pesca … has a brother, John (23) , and three sisters Gabrielle (29), Madeline (27), and Amelia (25) … list of favorites include: Remember the Titans (movie), The Office (TV show), Lord of the Flies (book) … expects to major in sports management.

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2022 (Sophomore): Started at tight end in the season opener at Duke ... made his first catch of the season at UCF ... served as a strong contributer at the tight end position, playing in 10 games and had one catch for 10 yards ... lettered.

2021 (Freshman): Saw action on special teams at Rutgers ... had first career reception at Akron ... made first career start vs. Wagner ... lettered.

2020 (Freshman): Was part of the 2020 recruiting class ... played in six games, mostly on special teams ... saw his first career game action on special teams in the home opener vs. USF ... Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week (USF) ... lettered.

High School: Played tight end and linebacker at Pascack Valley High in Hillsdale, N.J., for coach Len Cusumano … did not play as a senior due to torn ACL … earned three letters and was secon

James Della Pesca