Dave Puzzuoli

Dave Puzzuoli

No. 72
Position	Nose tackle
Personal information
Born	(1961-01-12) January 12, 1961 (age 65) Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school	Stamford Catholic
College	Pittsburgh
NFL draft	1983: 6th round, 149th overall pick
Career history
Cleveland Browns (1983–1987) Indianapolis Colts (1989)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Second-team All-East (1982)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks 15.5 Fumble recoveries 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Phillip David Puzzuoli (born January 12, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Early life

Puzzuoli played football at Stamford Catholic High School, graduating in 1979. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played for the Panthers with quarterback Dan Marino.

Professional career

Puzzuoli was selected in the sixth round (149th overall) by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL draft.

He played five seasons for the Cleveland Browns from 1983 to 1987. He played in every game except the three with "replacement players" during the 1987 strike. He provided a strong inside pass rush, his landmark moment being the sack of John Elway that temporarily derailed "The Drive" in the 1986 AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos. ^[1]

He also was in the movie Masters of the Gridiron.

References

1. Peticca, Mike (April 17, 2012). "Cleveland Browns 100 best draft picks of all-time -- Nos. 100-81". cleveland.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved February 27, 2021.