Rob DeVita
| No. 32, 58[1] | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 29, 1965 Winfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 222 lb (101 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Central (Wheaton, Illinois) |
| College: | Eastern Illinois, Benedictine |
| NFL draft: | 1987: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Robert Gerard DeVita (born November 29, 1965) is an American former professional football linebacker who played one season with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Eastern Illinois University and Illinois Benedictine College. DeVita was also member of the Denver Dynamite and Los Angeles Cobras of the Arena Football League (AFL).
Early life and college
[edit]Robert Gerard DeVita was born on November 29, 1965, in Winfield, Illinois.[1] He attended Wheaton Central High School in Wheaton, Illinois.[1]
DeVita first played college football for the Eastern Illinois Panthers of Eastern Illinois University.[2] He studied biology/health sciences while at Eastern Illinois.[3] He then transferred to play for the Benedictine Eagles of Illinois Benedictine College, with his final year being in 1986.[4]
Professional career
[edit]After going undrafted in the 1987 NFL draft, DeVita signed with the Denver Dynamite of the Arena Football League (AFL).[5] He played in three games for the Dynamite during the 1987 AFL season, recording nine solo tackles, seven assisted tackles, six sacks, and one fumble recovery.[1][6] He was a fullback/linebacker during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules.[6] The Drive finished the season with a 4–2 record and won ArenaBowl I against the Pittsburgh Gladiators by a score of 45–16.[7]
On September 27, 1987, DeVita was signed by the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) during the 1987 NFL players strike.[5] He played in one game for the Seahawks, and was released after the strike ended.[8][9]
DeVita signed with the Los Angeles Cobras of the AFL in 1988.[5] He appeared in five games during the 1988 season, posting three solo tackles and four assisted tackles while also rushing four times for five yards.[1][6]
Personal life
[edit]DeVita became a financial advisor after his football career.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Rob DeVita". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ Hazelrigg, Larry S. (October 28, 1984). "SMS drills EIU with 2-minute offense". Springfield Leader and Press. pp. 5F. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ a b "ROBERT DEVITA". Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "IBC 10, Elmhurst 6". The Rock Island Argus. United Press International. September 21, 1986. pp. C3. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Rob DeVita Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Rob DeVita". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "1987 Denver Dynamite (Arena)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "Rob DeVita". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "NFL moves". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 21, 1987. pp. 4F. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 1965 births
- American football linebackers
- American football fullbacks
- Benedictine Eagles football players
- Denver Dynamite (arena football) players
- Eastern Illinois Panthers football
- Los Angeles Cobras players
- People from Winfield, Illinois
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Players of American football from Wheaton, Illinois
- NFL replacement players
- 20th-century American sportsmen