Vinnie Sunseri
Vinnie Sunseri| No. -- New Orleans Saints |
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Safety |
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| Date of birth: |
(1991-10-25) October 25, 1991 |
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| Place of birth: |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Height: |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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| Weight: |
210 lb (95 kg) |
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| Career information |
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| High school: |
Tuscaloosa (AL) Northridge |
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| College: |
Alabama |
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| NFL draft: |
2014 / Round: 5 / Pick: 167 |
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Vinnie Sunseri (born October 25, 1991) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.
Sunseri's father is Sal Sunseri, and his older brother is Tino Sunseri, who played quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
High school career
Sunseri began his career at Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw, North Carolina.[1] As a junior he made 107 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, two sacks, and five interceptions, while also rushing for 305 yards and three touchdowns. He moved to Northridge High School in January 2010; as a senior he recorded 144 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, three interceptions, four fumble recoveries, and two touchdowns. He was selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game.[2]
Considered a four-star recruit by ESPN.com, Sunseri was listed as the No. 18 outside linebacker in the nation in 2011.[3]
College career
As a freshman in 2011, Sunseri was second on the team with 11 special teams tackles, all coming on kickoff coverage. He has 31 total tackles to rank eighth on the team. He also plays on the punt return team and has recorded several attention-grabbing blocks. Kent State: Set a career-high with six tackles, including three solo stops. Along with fellow freshman Trey DePriest, registered several big hits on kickoff coverage. He also saw time at safety in the 48-7 win. Selected as the coaches' Special Teams Player of the Week. Penn State: Did not have a tackle but was named a Special Teams Player of the Week with excellent coverage on the kickoff team and blocking on punt return. Posted a highlight reel block against the No. 23 Nittany Lions by leaving his feet to complete a block that sprung Marquis Maze on a 43-yard punt return. North Texas: Recorded another big tackle night with six stops split between special teams and safety. Had three solo tackles. Arkansas: Assisted on two tackles in the win against the Razorbacks. Florida: Named a Special Teams Player of the Week by the Alabama coaching staff. Recorded two solo tackles and forced a fumble. Mississippi: Was once again named a Special Teams Player of the Week by the Alabama coaching staff. Totaled six tackles, including four solo stops. Tennessee: Totaled two tackles, including a solo stop. Recovered his first career fumble in the win against the Volunteers. Georgia Southern: Was named one of the Alabama coaching staff's Special Teams Players of the Week. Recorded one solo tackle on kickoff coverage. Auburn: Tied a career high with six tackles, including four solo stops. Recorded a quarterback hurry. Played significant time at safety in the second half against the Tigers.
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