All-Patriot League linebacker who brings production, disruption, and captain-level presence
DeNucci looks like a ready-made defensive leader for Lehigh: in 2024 he earned First Team All-Patriot League honors, ranked second on the team with 80 tackles, and flashed game-wrecking impact with 11 tackles, four tackles for loss, and three sacks against Fordham. Over four full seasons, he has piled up 300 career tackles and 18.5 tackles for loss, showing both consistency and knack for big plays. The only real question is durability after missing the 2024 playoff games with injury, but when healthy he profiles as a high-effort, high-IQ inside linebacker with production, leadership, and toughness.[2][1][8]
