Ryan Izzo
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Highland Lakes, New Jersey, U.S.
.jpg) Izzo with the New England Patriots in 2019 | |||||||||
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | December 21, 1995 Highland Lakes, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Pope John XXIII Regional (Sparta, New Jersey) | ||||||||
| College | Florida State (2014–2017) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2018: 7th round, 250th overall pick | ||||||||
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Ryan Anthony Izzo (born December 21, 1995) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at Florida State, and was selected by the New England Patriots in the 2018 NFL draft.
Izzo grew up in the Highland Lakes section of Vernon Township, New Jersey, and attended Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta, New Jersey. Izzo began his high school career at Vernon Township High School, where he anticipated playing tight end but ended up playing quarterback. He transferred to football powerhouse Pope John to play tight end.[1]
Initially, he drew little attention from NCAA Division I football programs until Virginia Tech expressed interest and 20 other schools followed thereafter before he graduated in 2014.[2] As a senior, he tallied 766 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Along with football, he also played basketball. Izzo committed to play college football for the Florida State Seminoles on September 23, 2013.[3]
College career
As a redshirt freshman in 2015, Izzo played in all 13 of Florida State's games, catching 14 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 146 yards and one touchdown on 12 attempts.[4]
In 2016, Izzo once again played in all 13 games, catching 19 passes for 227 yards, tallying one touchdown.[5]
Prior to the 2017 season, Izzo was named to the John Mackey Award watch list.[6] As a redshirt junior, he played and started in all 13 games for Florida State, having 19 receptions for 306 yards and three touchdowns.[7]
After the season, Izzo declared for the 2018 NFL draft.[8]