Gianni Rizzo brings downhill violence and splash-play juice to Duquesne’s linebacker room
Gianni Rizzo is the kind of linebacker coaches love: productive, physical, and reliably disruptive. In the 2024 season, he started all 11 games and posted 41 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 3 pass breakups, and 3 QB hurries, building on a 2023 breakout when he led Duquesne with 10.0 TFLs and finished second-team All-NEC. The appeal is his all-around edge: he flashes run-stuffing instincts, can affect the passer, and has shown he can make impact plays in big moments. If your defense wants a tone-setter with proven production, Rizzo fits the bill.
