DeVito’s rise to prominence began in college, first at Illinois and previously at Syracuse. In 2022, he delivered a season for the ages: starting all 13 games, throwing for 2,650 yards and 15 touchdowns, and breaking Illinois’ record for completion percentage at 69.6%. His poise under pressure, highlighted by a game at Nebraska where he completed 20 of 22 passes, foreshadowed the composure he’d bring to the professional stage. DeVito earned an All-Big Ten honorable mention and left college with his name etched among the program’s greats.
But the NFL is a different beast, and the New York Giants’ quarterback room has been nothing short of a revolving door. Injuries, roster moves, and a relentless search for answers have thrust DeVito into the spotlight. With veteran Daniel Jones relegated to backup duty and Drew Lock battling injuries, DeVito has found himself at the center of one of the league’s most dramatic position battles. At times, he was the only healthy quarterback on the roster, the lone hope for a fanbase desperate for a spark (ESPN).
This past season, DeVito appeared in three games, adding 257 passing yards to his career total of 1,358 yards and eight touchdowns. Though his numbers may not jump off the page, his impact is felt in the huddle and on the sideline. Teammates have praised his leadership, and fans have rallied around his underdog story—never more so than during moments when he delivered clutch strikes in the fourth quarter or engineered improbable comebacks. His journey has been chronicled by outlets like NFL.com, highlighting both his resilience and the ongoing uncertainty swirling around the Giants’ quarterback situation.
As the Giants prepare for the 2025 preseason, the question remains: will DeVito seize the starting job, or will a new face emerge from the shadows? With rookies and seasoned veterans alike vying for the role, the battle is far from over. Yet, if Tommy DeVito has proven anything, it’s that he thrives when the odds are stacked against him. As the echoes of the crowd rise and the pressure mounts, “Tommy Cutlets” stands ready to carve out his next chapter—one pass, one play, one Sunday at a time.