Penn State’s relentless, captain-level linebacker who wins with grit, instincts, and special-teams impact
In the 2025 season, Dominic DeLuca was a tone-setting Penn State linebacker who played in 13 games, started nine, and finished with 66 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks; across his Penn State career, he piled up 161 total tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 5 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles. He’s the kind of player coaches love: a former walk-on, three-time team captain, compact 6-foot-1, 227-pound defender who brings toughness, leadership, and special-teams value. If you want a high-motor, high-IQ linebacker who overdelivers, he’s your guy.
