NEW York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito’s rise continues with the NFL sensation inspiring a stunning Week 14 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.
DeVito, 25, has thrived since replacing Daniel Jones as the starting QB, earning nationwide plaudits and recognition — and his recently-emerged throwback picture only adds to the starlet’s legend.
A photo of the former Illinois standout speaking ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl clash against Mississippi State has gone viral over the past few weeks.
It showed DeVito with slightly messy hair and sporting a black tank top as he spoke with reporters in late December 2022.
Notably, the quarterback also wore a shiny touchdown necklace around his neck.
The picture resurfaced after the New Jersey native introduced himself to the NFL world, garnering over six million views.
And NFL fans commenting on the photo noticed the ensemble made DeVito look like an A-lister starring in a popular TV series rather than a would-be Giants star.
“Thought this was a Trailer Park Boys screencap,” one wrote.
“He’s what Disney channel thinks every QB looks like,” another added.
“You’re telling me this isn’t Jackie Jr. from the Sopranos?” a third said
“I thought this was a shot from Sopranos and was trying to remember who Tommy was,” one wrote.
DeVito has quickly become a cult hero at MetLife Stadium thanks to his unlikely rise and embrace of his Italian heritage.
He recently revealed in an interview with ESPN that he still lives with his parents, enjoying his mom’s homemade delicacies — leading to the emergence of his nickname, Tommy Cutlets.
The quarterback’s meteoric ascent wouldn’t be possible without his impressive form on the gridiron, though.
Since taking over from the injured Jones, DeVito has led the Giants to three wins in four games, helping them improve to 5-8 on the season.
As a starting quarterback, he threw for 681 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and just one interception while registering a QB rating of 105.7.
In Monday’s 24-22 win over the Packers, he turned out to be the hero again as he connected with Wan’Dale Robinson on a late 32-yard reception to set up Randy Bullock’s game-winning field goal.
