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Justin LaForgia

Junior

TE

Rutherford, NJ/ Don Bosco Prep (Cincinnati)

At Delaware:

2004: Second-year transfer from the University of Cincinnati...is expecting to increase role as a junior with graduation of tight ends Rick Lavelle and Jesse O'Neill...will battle sophomore Steve Selk for starting spot at tight end...outstanding athlete with good speed and size...also has the ability to handle deep snaps...

2003: Earned a letter as a sophomore in first season at Delaware after transferring from Cincinnati in August...was eligible immediately per NCAA transfer rule...appeared in 10 games during season, including all four playoff games as Hens captured NCAA I-AA title...was used primarily on special teams...did not catch a pass but returned a blocked punt 16 yards to set up a touchdown in comeback win over New Hampshire...

At Cincinnati:

2002: Lettered as a special teams player...handled long snapping duties while also returning two kickoffs and posting his only tackle vs. Ohio State...led team to New Orleans Bowl appearance vs. North Texas State...

2001: Sat out redshirt season to retain freshman eligibility...team advanced to Motor City Bowl vs. Toledo...

High School Honors: Attended Rutherford High School for two years before finishing career with two years at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, NJ...competed in football, basketball, and baseball at Rutherford and played varsity as a freshman...concentrated on football only at Don Bosco, playing quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive end for coach Greg Toal...earned first team All-State and All-County honors as a senior wide receiver when he led team to state title...rated No. 19 best athlete in the East region by SuperPrep Magazine...caught 53 passes for 692 yards and eight touchdowns to lead team to 11-1 record as a senior...had 91 tackles, three sacks, and four interceptions to earn team defensive MVP honors...started at quarterback as a junior and led team to 7-4 record while throwing for 735 yards and five touchdowns...

Personal: Justin LaForgia...born Aug. 30, 1982...son of Tony and Donna LaForgia...has one brother and one sister...has voluntered as an orderly in the emergency room in his hometown hospital...business marketing major who would like to own a restaurant someday.

 


 
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