Hofstra University Athletics

D.J. (Daniel) Talvacchio Linebacker - #54 6-2, 226, Sophomore Franklinville, NJ/Delsea Regional H.S.

Second season on the Hofstra Football roster...Listed first on the depth chart at an inside linebacker position...2003: Played in nine games...Had one solo and three assisted tackles on the season...Had a solo tackle versus Villanova...Assisted on two stops against Maine...Had one tackle at Marshall...High School: Played four years of football at Delsea Regional High School in Franklinville, New Jersey, under Sal Marchease...Was a member of Tri-County championship teams in 2001 and 2002 and a Group III title team in 2000...Was a first team all-state, All-Group III, all-county and All-Tri-County pick as a senior...Selected All-Group III and All-Tri-County first team as a junior...Averaged 110 tackles per season during his scholastic career...Personal: Born March 11, 1985...Has one sister...Enjoys working on his car, drawing, and playing video games...Was recruited by Delaware, Villanova, Rutgers and New Hampshire...Served as a volunteer for the elderly at his local church...Aspires to be a physical therapist.