Sabby Piscitelli

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Tampa Bay Buccaneers
currentnumber=21
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1983|8|24
birthplace=Boca Raton, Florida
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=225
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Tampa Bay Buccaneers
highlights=
* 2x Honorable mention All-Pac-10 (2004-2005)
* Firs-team All-Pac-10 (2006)
college=Oregon State
draftyear=2007
draftround=2
draftpick=64
pastteams=
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2007-present)
nfl=PIS575019

Sabatino "Sabby" Piscitelli (born August 24th, 1983 in Boca Raton, Florida) is an American football safety who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round (64th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Oregon State.

High school

Piscitelli began his football career at Boca Raton High School. He began playing as a junior in high school, playing both defensive back and wide receiver. Piscitelli received second team all-state honors as a senior. Piscitelli also received 4 letters as a outfielder for the school's baseball team.

College career

2002

Piscitelli redshirted his freshman season.

2003

Piscitelli backed up Lawrence Turner at strong safety and played in 13 games. Piscitelli recorded five solo tackles, one assist, one pass defensed, and one interception.

2004

Piscitelli became the starter at strong safety upon Turner's graduation. Piscitelli started all 12 games that season, recording 41 solo tackles, 13 assists, 4 tackled for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 8 passes defensed, and 5 interceptions. For his efforts he garnered his first all PAC-10 honorable mention.

2005

Piscitelli started all 11 games his junior season. He recorded 40 solo tackles, 14 assists, 2 fumble recoveries, 8 passes defensed, 4 interceptions, and one defensive TD. Despite the team's 5-6 record that season, Piscitelli once again received all PAC-10 honorable mention.

2006

Piscitelli started all 14 games during his senior season and was named defensive captain of the team. He recorded 44 solo tackles, 20 assists, three tackles for loss, one sack, 12 passes defensed, and 5 interceptions. This was his most productive collegiate season, and he was rewarded for his efforts by being named to the First Team all PAC-10. [ [http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112706aak.html] 2006 All PAC-10 team]

NFL career

Piscitelli received an invitation to attend the NFL Combine. He posted an excellent workout, running the 40 yard dash in 4.44 seconds and recording a 375 lb bench press. His combination of size, speed, and strength has led to speculation that he might be able to play outside linebacker for a team that runs a Tampa 2 defense. [ [http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/piscitelli_sabby] NFL Draft Profile] Piscitelli was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

2007 season

Piscitelli broke his right foot after playing only three games his rookie season, being placed on the injured reserve for the remainder of the year. He intends to compete for a starting role for the 2008 season. [cite web|url=http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080619/SPORTS/806190334/1002/SPORTS|title=Piscitelli ready to compete|accessdate=2008-08-20]

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