Patrick Scott DiMarco (born April 30, 1989) is an American former football fullback in the

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(NFL). He was originally signed by the San Diego Chargers as an

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in 2011. He played college football at

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. He has also played for the

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, Atlanta Falcons, and Buffalo Bills. DiMarco is currently an analyst on the football staff at

Early life

DiMarco attended and played football at

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, where he played on both offense and defense. Rated a two-star recruit by

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and

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, DiMarco was recruited by UCF, USF, Northwestern, Florida Atlantic, and

.Patrick DiMarco Bio
. gamecocksonline.com. Retrieved August 17, 2016.

College career

DiMarco played college football at

from 2007 to 2010 under coach Steve Spurrier.Muller, Brad
Catching Up with Patrick DiMarco
gamecocksonline.com. March 24, 2015. At South Carolina, DiMarco played

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and fullback. In four seasons, he recorded 38 receptions for 302 yards and six touchdowns.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

DiMarco was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent on July 26, 2011. He was released on August 7, 2011 after fracturing a bone in his foot.

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 2, 2012, DiMarco was signed by the

. On May 2, 2013, the Chiefs released DiMarco.

Atlanta Falcons

On May 30, 2013, DiMarco was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.Adams, Jay
Falcons Sign FB Patrick DiMarco
May 30, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2016. On February 24, 2015, he signed a two-year contract extension with the Falcons. In Week 5, against the New York Jets, he caught a 13-yard pass for his first career reception. In Week 4 of the 2014 season, he caught his first career touchdown pass in a 41–28 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Leading into Week 4 of the 2015 NFL season, DiMarco was graded out as the best fullback in the NFL by

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grading.Khaled
Best players at every position for Week 4 2015
Retrieved August 17, 2016. In Week 11, against the Indianapolis Colts, he had three receptions for 21 yards and two touchdowns for his first career multi-touchdown game. DiMarco won the Falcons' Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee for the 2015 Season.DiMarco Honored for Impact in the Community
AtlantaFalcons.com. December 2, 2015. August 17, 2016.

listed DiMarco as a First-team

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fullback for 2015.Khaled
2015 PFF’s All-Pro team
Pro Football Focus. Retrieved August 17, 2016. In 2015, DiMarco was elected to his first

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and was a second-team All-Pro.McClure, Vaughn
Pro Bowl alternate Desmond Trufant feels underrated
ESPN. December 24, 2015. Retrieved August 9, 2016.McClure, Vaughn
Falcons' Patrick DiMarco honored to make All-Pro second-team
ESPN.com. January 9, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016. The Falcons would reach

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in the 2016 season. Against the New England Patriots, DiMarco had two receptions for 12 yards in the 34–28 overtime defeat.

Buffalo Bills

On March 9, 2017, DiMarco signed a four-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. In the 2017 season, DiMarco appeared in all 16 games and recorded nine starts to go along with seven receptions for 28 receiving yards. In the 2018 season, DiMarco appeared in all 16 games and recorded five starts to go along with three receptions for 62 receiving yards. In the 2019 season, DiMarco appeared in all 16 games and recorded four starts to go along with five receptions for 41 receiving yards. On September 4, 2020, DiMarco was placed on injured reserve, and was released with an injury settlement four days later. On January 28, 2021, DiMarco announced his retirement from football.

Post-playing career

DiMarco joined the staff at his alma mater

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as an analyst and assistant director of football relations.

Personal life

DiMarco is the nephew of professional golfer

Chris DiMarco Christian Dean DiMarco (born August 23, 1968) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour Champions. DiMarco has won seven tournaments as a pro, including three PGA Tour events. Early years Born in Huntington, New York, DiMarco m ...

References

External links

Buffalo Bills bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:DiMarco, Patrick 1989 births Living people Players of American football from Florida People from Altamonte Springs, Florida Sportspeople from Seminole County, Florida American football tight ends American football fullbacks Lake Brantley High School alumni South Carolina Gamecocks football players San Diego Chargers players Kansas City Chiefs players Atlanta Falcons players Buffalo Bills players Unconferenced Pro Bowl players South Carolina Gamecocks football coaches