Gianni Rizzo

Height:
6-2
Weight:
195
Year:
Freshman
Hometown:
Norwin, Pa.
High School:
Norwin
Position:
LB
Major:
Business

2021 Spring (Redshirt Freshman): Played in six games as a reserve on defense and member of special teams...was credited with three tackles, all assisted stops...had tackles vs. UNI, South Dakota State and South Dakota.

2019 (Freshman): Redshirted...saw action in the final two games of the season on special teams...was credited with an assisted tackle against Illinois State.

High School: Played linebacker and wide receiver at Norwin...as a senior, caught 21 passes for 542 yards...had 22 carries for 139 yards...scored 12 touchdowns...had 72 tackles as a senior...as a junior, caught 39 passes for 506 yards and three touchdowns...credited with 49 tackles (29 solos), had 11 TFLs and five sacks...coach was David Brozeski...also competed in track and field...set the school record in the 200m dash and was part of the school-record 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams.

Personal: Parents are Susanna and Robert Rizzo...has a brother...major is business.