Nick DeLuca (born January 27, 1995) is a former

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. He played

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, where he won four FCS National Championships.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

DeLuca signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018. He was waived on August 12, 2018.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 21, 2018, DeLuca was signed by the

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. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 22, 2018. On June 13, 2019, the Jaguars cut DeLuca.

Miami Dolphins

On August 2, 2019, DeLuca signed with the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2019.

New York Guardians

DeLuca was selected by the

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in the 25th Round (round five of phase three) of the

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. He was placed on the reserve/left squad list on February 25, 2020. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

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Jacksonville Jaguars bioNorth Dakota State Bison bio
1995 births Living people American football linebackers Jacksonville Jaguars players Miami Dolphins players New York Guardians players North Dakota State Bison football players Players of American football from Nebraska Sportspeople from Omaha, Nebraska Tennessee Titans players {{linebacker-1990s-stub