Temple University Athletics
2024 Football Roster
Roster
James Della Pesca
- Position:
- Tight End
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 250
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- River Vale, N.J.
- High School:
- Pascack Valley
2024 (Senior): Earned a single-digit - a Temple tradition given to those who lead by example on and off the field ... served as game captain (Oklahoma, Coastal Carolina, Army, East Carolina) ... started at tight end in opener at Oklahoma ... added a career-high 42 receiving yards and three receptions, including a career-long 25- yard reception at Navy ... tied career-high 42 receiving yards and set a new mark with four receptions against Utah State ... 10 of his 14 receptions were for first downs ... lettered.
2023 (Junior): Provided depth at tight end, adding significant value as a blocker ... earned first start of season vs. Norfolk State ... played in all 12 games for second time as an Owl ... lettered.
2022 (Sophomore): Started at tight end in the season opener at Duke ... made his first catch of the season at UCF ... served as a strong contributor at the tight end position, playing in 10 games and had one catch for 10 yards ... lettered.
2021 (Freshman): Saw action on special teams at Rutgers ... had first career reception at Akron ... made first career start vs. Wagner ... lettered.
2020 (Freshman): Was part of the 2020 recruiting class ... played in six games, mostly on special teams ... saw his first career game action on special teams in the home opener vs. USF ... Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week (USF) ... lettered.
High School: Played tight end and linebacker at Pascack Valley High in Hillsdale, N.J., for coach Len Cusumano … did not play as a senior due to torn ACL … earned three letters and was second-team all-league as a sophomore … also lettered for four seasons in lacrosse.
Personal: Born James Richard Della Pesca in River Vale, N.J. ... list of favorites include: Remember the Titans (movie), The Office (TV show), Lord of the Flies (book) ... major in sports management.
