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Early signing period: 2019 DT Joe Rondi signs with Syracuse

Welcome to college football’s early signing period for the class of 2019! The Syracuse Orange will be adding new recruits from Wednesday to (maybe) Friday. As each player signs, we’ll be posting profiles here on TNIAAM. Next up? Joe Rondi joins the Orange from nearby Wayne Hills, New Jersey.

Hometown: Wayne Hills, N.J.

Previous School: Wayne Hills High School

Position: Defensive tackle

Stats: 6’4”, 250 lbs.

Ratings: Three stars by the three major outlets

Other offers: Rutgers, Cincinnati, Temple, Buffalo and Kent State

Dino’s projected nickname: “Rondi Rousey”

Highlights:

Player Outlook: Rondi’s high school coach praised his work ethic when he committed this summer, and Rondi attributes a lot of his development to boxing.