Tom Flacco

Last updated

Tom Flacco
Personal information
Born: (1994-11-02) November 2, 1994 (age 29)
Audubon, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Eastern (NJ)
College: Western Michigan (2015–2016)
Rutgers (2017)
Towson (2018–2019)
Position: Quarterback
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Delaware (2022–2023)
    Volunteer assistant coach/offense
Stats at CFL.ca

Tom Patrick Flacco (born November 2, 1994) is an American football quarterback. He attended three colleges: Western Michigan, Rutgers, and Towson. [1] He also played baseball, and was drafted in the 32nd round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. Flacco is the younger brother of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco. He has also had stints in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks.

Contents

Early years

Flacco was born on November 2, 1994, in Audubon, New Jersey. After moving to Voorhees Township, New Jersey, he transferred after one year at Camden Catholic High School to Eastern Regional High School, where he got the starting assignment as quarterback. [2] He played baseball and football there which led to him being drafted in the 32nd round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. [3] [4] In football, he had over 7,250 passing yards including 2,782 yards as a senior. [5] He also had 25 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns in his senior year. [5] His 7,000 plus passing yards were third most in school history at the time of his graduation. [6]

College career

Western Michigan

His first two seasons of college football came at Western Michigan. [7] He played two seasons with them, mostly as a backup. [8]

Rutgers

In 2017, he transferred to Rutgers University. [6] [9] [10] Due to transfer rules, he could not play in the season. The next year he transferred to Towson.

Towson

His first season as a starter in college came in 2018, with the Towson Tigers. [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] He was Towson's starting quarterback in all 12 games. He finished in the top-25 in several Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) categories, they included: finishing 3rd in total offense, 5th in passing yards, 12th in passing yards per game, 6th in passing touchdowns, 10th in completions per game, and 22nd in completion percentage. He was named Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Offensive Player of the Week thrice, FCS Offensive Player of the Week once, and FCS Honorable Mention Player of the Week twice. He tied the Towson single season record with 28 passing touchdowns. [5] He also was Towson's leader in rushing with 742 yards. [5] Flacco had over 10 completions, 125 passing yards and more than one passing touchdown in every game. Flacco finished fifth for the Walter Payton Award and was named HERO Sports Third Team honors. [5] Other honors include being named CAA Offensive Player of the Year and ECAC Offensive Player of the Year. Tom was also named All-CAA First Team. [5]

His final season was in 2019. [16] [17] [18] He finished 13th in voting for the Walter Payton award, being the first Towson player to ever be a finalist two separate seasons. [5] In only two seasons with Towson, he was third in their history for passing touchdowns with 50. [5] On October 19, he threw and ran for a combined 6 touchdowns in a win over Bucknell. [5] He had 2,831 passing yards for 22 touchdowns in the season. [5]

He made a return to baseball in 2019 after not playing since 2014. [19] [20] [21] [22] He played in 44 games with 38 starts. [23]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in
(1.82 m)		202 lb
(92 kg)		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)
All values from Pro Day [24]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Flacco went undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. He reportedly had tryouts with the Arizona Cardinals, but did not sign with them. [25] [26] In January 2021, Flacco signed a contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [27] [28] [29] [30] He was released on July 30, 2021. [31]

Ottawa Redblacks

On October 20, 2021, Flacco was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL. [32] [33]

Houston Roughnecks

On December 8, 2023, Flacco signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL. [34] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and United States Football League merged to create the United Football League (UFL). [35]

San Antonio Brahmas

On January 31, 2024, Flacco was signed by the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL. [36] He was waived on May 1. [37]

Coaching career

In 2022, Flacco was named a volunteer assistant coach of offense for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team, the team his brother played for. He left in 2023 to join the UFL as a player. [38]

Personal life

Flacco has five older siblings. His oldest brother, Joe, is a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, and previously the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and New York Jets. Another brother, Mike, played four years of minor league baseball in the Baltimore Orioles organization, and was also briefly in the NFL. His brother John played as a safety at Stanford. [6]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Henry Burris</span> American gridiron football player and coach (born 1975)

Henry Armand Burris Jr. is an American former professional football quarterback, and a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. He is currently the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Florida A&M. Burris played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1998 to 2016. He won three Grey Cup championships, two with the Calgary Stampeders, in 1998 and 2008, having spent 10 years of his career with them, and one with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2016. He was also a sports broadcaster and football analyst at TSN, appearing as a panel member on the network's CFL on TSN broadcasts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drew Tate</span> American gridiron football player and coach (born 1984)

Drew Tate is an American gridiron football coach and former player. He is an offensive assistant coach for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football as a quarterback at the University of Iowa and was signed by the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2007. Tate has played professionally for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL. He was a defensive analyst at Coastal Carolina University in 2018, before coming out of retirement to rejoin the Roughriders. On December 17, 2018, Tate retired from playing and was named quarterbacks coach for the BC Lions the following day. He has also been a coach for the TSL Alphas, and at UT Martin and the University of Northern Iowa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darian Durant</span> American gridiron football player (born 1982)

Darian Bernard Durant is a former professional Canadian football quarterback. He played college football at the University of North Carolina. By the end of his college career, he held school records for completion percentage, touchdowns, passing yards, total offense and completions. Durant was signed as a free agent by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2006, and became the club's full-time starting quarterback in 2009. He was named a CFL West Division All-Star in 2009 and 2013. Durant was the starting quarterback when the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the 101st Grey Cup in 2013 on their home field. Durant also played for the Montreal Alouettes in 2017. His brother Justin played in the National Football League as a linebacker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Flacco</span> American football player (born 1985)

Joseph Vincent Flacco is an American professional football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dominique Davis</span> American gridiron football player (born 1989)

Dominique Dion Davis is an American professional football quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Davis played college football at Boston College, Fort Scott Community College and East Carolina University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zach Collaros</span> American football player (born 1988)

Zachary J. Collaros is an American professional football quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Collaros won the 107th Grey Cup and 108th Grey Cup as the starting quarterback with the Blue Bombers when they defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in both games. He had previously won the Grey Cup as the backup quarterback with the Toronto Argonauts in the 100th Grey Cup. Collaros played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats, and has also been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Argonauts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trevor Harris</span> American gridiron football player (born 1986)

Trevor Harris is an American professional football quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Harris has also played in the Arena Football League (AFL) and United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Edinboro University. As Edinboro's starting quarterback, he broke "every career passing record in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference" and was a two-time finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy, awarded each year to the individual selected as the most valuable player in NCAA Division II.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brad Sinopoli</span>

Bradley Sinopoli is a former Canadian football wide receiver who played for nine years in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally a quarterback with the Calgary Stampeders before being converted to wide receiver in 2013. He then joined the Ottawa Redblacks where he was twice named the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian, was named an East Division All-Star three times, and a CFL All-Star in 2018. He won two Grey Cup championships, after winning with the Stampeders in 2014 and with the Redblacks in 2016, the latter of which he was also named the game's Most Valuable Canadian.

Brett Smith is an American former professional football quarterback. He played college football at Wyoming. He attended Leslie Middle School in Salem, Oregon from 2004 to 07 and later graduated from West Salem High School in 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marquise Williams</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Marquise Javon Williams is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at North Carolina. Williams was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2016, later playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), and the New York Guardians of the XFL.

Brandon Colin Bridge, nicknamed Air Canada, is a former professional Canadian football quarterback. He was previously a member of the Montreal Alouettes, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and BC Lions. He was drafted in the fourth round, 31st overall, by the Alouettes in the 2015 CFL Draft. He played college football at Alcorn State and South Alabama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonathon Jennings</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Jonathon Jennings is an American former professional football quarterback who played for the BC Lions and Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He attended Saginaw Valley State University, where he played college football. Jennings made his professional debut for the Lions in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paxton Lynch</span> American football player (born 1994)

Paxton James Lynch is an American professional football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Memphis Tigers, and was selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos. Lynch played just two seasons in Denver and made four starts before being released prior to the 2018 season. Lynch has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL), and the Orlando Guardians and San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Antonio Pipkin</span> American gridiron football player (born 1995)

Antonio Pipkin is an American professional Canadian football quarterback who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Tiffin. Pipkin has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL), and the Montreal Alouettes, Edmonton Football Team, Toronto Argonauts, BC Lions, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Ta'amu</span> American football player (born 1997)

Jordan Taalolo Ta'amu-Perifanos is an American professional football quarterback for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels. Ta'amu has been a member of several National Football League (NFL) teams and has started for the St. Louis BattleHawks and Defenders of the XFL and Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League (USFL). With the Bandits, he led the 2022 USFL season in passing yardage and touchdowns. Ta'amu was named XFL Offensive Player of the Year following the 2023 XFL season with the Defenders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryquell Armstead</span> American gridiron football player (born 1996)

Ryquell Keeman Armstead is an American professional football running back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Temple and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Arbuckle</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Nicholas Arbuckle is an American professional football quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He has also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders, Ottawa Redblacks, and Edmonton Elks.

Troy Marc Williams is an American professional gridiron football quarterback for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Washington and Utah.

Eric Barriere is an American professional football quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Eastern Washington University. Barriere won the Walter Payton Award for the 2021 FCS season, an award given to the top offensive player in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision.

Kevin Anderson is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for Marshall before transferring to Fordham. He has been a member of the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. He has also been a member of The Spring League's (TSL) 2021 season, where he led the Conquerors to finish as North Division runner-ups.

References

  1. ↑ Bleier, Evan (April 3, 2020). "Joe Flacco's Little Brother Is Hoping for an NFL Shot". InsideHook.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Tom Flacco could follow in his brother’s footsteps", The Sun Newspapers, February 26, 2013. Accessed April 30, 2021. "Unlike Joe, an Audubon High School alum, Tom went to Camden Catholic High School until he moved to Voorhees in August 2011. Tom become the starting quarterback for the Vikings his sophomore year, according to Eastern Regional High School Vikings head coach Dan Spittal."
  3. ↑ Sun, The Baltimore (June 8, 2014). "Joe Flacco's brother, Tom, drafted by Phillies". capitalgazette.com.
  4. ↑ "Phillies draft Joe Flacco's brother Tom in 2014 MLB Draft". CBSSports.com. June 9, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Tom Flacco – Football". Towson University Athletics.
  6. 1 2 3 "Tom Flacco – Football". Rutgers University Athletics.
  7. ↑ "Western Michigan's Tom Flacco a 'completely different' QB than Baltimore Ravens' Joe Flacco". mlive. September 21, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Tom Flacco – Football". Western Michigan University Athletics.
  9. ↑ Breitman, Aaron (July 27, 2017). "Report: Western Michigan QB Tom Flacco Transferring To Rutgers". On the Banks. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  10. ↑ Paul, Tony. "Joe Flacco's younger brother transferring out of WMU". The Detroit News. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Tom Flacco Is Tired of Being Compared to His Older Brother". Baltimore Magazine. October 26, 2018.
  12. ↑ Hartsell, Jeff (September 29, 2018). "The Citadel makes Tom Flacco look elite in a 44–27 loss at Towson". Post and Courier. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Flacco has Tigers off to fast start". Towson University. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  14. ↑ Fominykh, Katherine. "Towson hopes quarterback Tom Flacco, Joe's younger brother, will help football team bounce back". capitalgazette.com. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  15. ↑ Lee, Edward. "New starting quarterback Tom Flacco sparks Towson football to 36–10 win over Morgan State". courant.com. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Towson's Tom Flacco Looks To Improve Draft Stock At The Tropical Bowl – FloFootball". www.flofootball.com.
  17. ↑ "Eric DeCosta Admires Tom Flacco's Grit: 'He's Got a Shot'". www.baltimoreravens.com.
  18. ↑ "Towson's Tom Flacco leads National team in Tropical Bowl". FOX Sports. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Towson's Tom Flacco Pulling Double Duty As Quarterback, Outfielder". March 15, 2019.
  20. ↑ "Tom Flacco – Baseball". Towson University Athletics.
  21. ↑ Lee, Edward (April 6, 2019). "Towson quarterback Tom Flacco taking swing at baseball this spring". baltimoresun.com.
  22. ↑ Adsit, Morgan (May 2, 2019). "After a Five Year Hiatus, Tom Flacco Tries Baseball at Towson". WBFF.
  23. ↑ "Tom Flacco College Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  24. ↑ "Tom Flacco, Towson, QB, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  25. ↑ "Joe Flacco's brother Tom gets tryout with Cardinals". Yardbarker. August 30, 2020.
  26. ↑ Papke, Grey (August 30, 2020). "Joe Flacco's brother Tom gets tryout with Cardinals". Larry Brown Sports. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  27. ↑ "Roughriders sign Tom Flacco, younger brother of 2013 Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco". leaderpost.
  28. ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders sign quarterback Tom Flacco – TSN.ca". TSN. The Canadian Press. January 22, 2021.
  29. ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders add to depth at quarterback with signing of Tom Flacco". thestar.com. January 22, 2021.
  30. ↑ "Roughriders sign quarterback Tom Flacco". Winnipeg Free Press. The Canadian Press. January 22, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  31. ↑ "QB Tom Flacco among Saskatchewan Roughriders' cuts". leaderpost.
  32. ↑ "REDBLACKS sign QB Tom Flacco". CFL.ca. October 19, 2021.
  33. ↑ "Towson Alum Flacco Signed by Ottawa Redblacks in Canadian Football League". Towson University Athletics. October 20, 2021.
  34. ↑ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  35. ↑ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  36. ↑ "UFL Player Transactions – Wednesday January 31, 2024". UFLBoard.com. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  37. ↑ "UFL Player Transactions, May 1, 2024". UFLBoard.com. May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  38. ↑ "Tom Flacco Joins Delaware Football Coaching Staff". bluehens.com. University of Delaware. August 5, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.