Changes: Ryan D'Imperio

**Ryan D'Imperio**
	No. 44
	Fullback
Personal information
	Date of birth: August 15, 1987 (age 36)
	Place of birth: Sewell, New Jersey
Career information
	College: Rutgers
	NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 7 / Pick: 237
	No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
	* Minnesota Vikings ( 2010− 2011)
Career highlights and awards
	N/A;
Stats at NFL.com

Latest revision as of 00:01, 29 August 2019

Ryan D'Imperio (born August 15, 1987) is a former American football fullback. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the 237th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers University.

College career

After receiving a high school degree while attending at Washington Township High School in Sewell, New Jersey, D’Imperio came to Rutgers and made an instant impact at linebacker. The true freshman appeared in all 13 games as the Scarlet Knights enjoyed an 11-2 season in 2006 and won their first bowl championship. Throughout his college career, D'Imperio recorded 177 total tackles, 6 quarterback sacks, and 2 interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. After his junior year, D'Imperio was voted to the Second Team All-Big East.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

D'Imperio was drafted as a linebacker 237th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. D'Imperio chose to wear the number 44, the same number he wore in both high school and college. Rather than play linebacker, Viking's coach Brad Childress, thought D'Imperio would be better suited playing Fullback on the offensive side of the ball. D'Imperio spent the 2010 season on the Vikings Practice Squad. On September 3, 2011 Ryan D'Imperio was waived by the Vikings during final cuts before the start of the 2011 NFL season and added to the practice squad. On October 4, 2011 D'Imperio was promoted to the active roster.

On August 31, 2012, D'Imperio was released during final roster cutdowns due to an injured shoulder.^[1]

Kansas City Chiefs

D'Imperio signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 21, 2013.^[2] D'Imperio was released from the Kansas City Chiefs on May 13, 2013^[3]

New York Giants

On July 26, 2013, D'Imperio signed with the New York Giants.^[4] On August 13, 2013, the New York Giants announced that fullback Ryan D'Imperio has retired from the NFL.^[5]

References

↑ Craig, Mark. "Chris Carr, Sage Rosenfels surprises among Vikings' final cuts". Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/168227606.html. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
↑ "Chiefs Sign FB Ryan D'Imperio". KCChiefs.com. http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Sign-FB-Ryan-DImperio/30dd3a0e-c604-4f7f-bf9a-020f2d66b8f4.
↑ "Chiefs cut FB Ryan D'Imperio". KCChiefs.com. http://www.kcchiefs.com/team/transactions.html..
↑ Eisen, Michael (July 26, 2013). "FB Ryan D’Imperio signed; Buehler waived". http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/FB-Ryan-D%E2%80%99Imperio-signed-Buehler-waived/fe84a3ec-5d66-42e5-bcd0-b115b3fed3ba. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
↑ Eisen, Michael (August 13, 2013). "FB Ben Guidugli signs; D'Imperio retires". http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/FB-Ben-Guidugli-signs-DImperio-retires/21d1c75a-90c9-4c60-aeb7-5e028d4ca152. Retrieved August 14, 2013.

External links

[1] Craig, Mark. "Chris Carr, Sage Rosenfels surprises among Vikings' final cuts". Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/168227606.html. Retrieved 1 September 2012.

[2] "Chiefs Sign FB Ryan D'Imperio". KCChiefs.com. http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Sign-FB-Ryan-DImperio/30dd3a0e-c604-4f7f-bf9a-020f2d66b8f4.

[3] "Chiefs cut FB Ryan D'Imperio". KCChiefs.com. http://www.kcchiefs.com/team/transactions.html..

[4] Eisen, Michael (July 26, 2013). "FB Ryan D’Imperio signed; Buehler waived". http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/FB-Ryan-D%E2%80%99Imperio-signed-Buehler-waived/fe84a3ec-5d66-42e5-bcd0-b115b3fed3ba. Retrieved July 26, 2013.

[5] Eisen, Michael (August 13, 2013). "FB Ben Guidugli signs; D'Imperio retires". http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/FB-Ben-Guidugli-signs-DImperio-retires/21d1c75a-90c9-4c60-aeb7-5e028d4ca152. Retrieved August 14, 2013.

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-'''Ryan D'Imperio''' (born August 15, 1987) is an [[American football]] [[Fullback (American football)|Fullback]] who is currently a [[free agent]]. D'Imperio was selected by the Vikings with the 237th overall pick in the seventh round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers University]].
+'''Ryan D'Imperio''' (born August 15, 1987) is a former [[American football]] [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]]. He was drafted by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] with the 237th overall pick in the seventh round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers University]].
 ==College career==
-After receiving a high school degree while attending at [[Washington Township High School]] in [[Sewell, New Jersey]], D’Imperio came to Rutgers and made an instant impact at linebacker. The true freshman appeared in all 13 games as the Scarlet Knights enjoyed an 11-2 season in 2006 and won their first bowl championship. Throughout his college career, D'Imperio recorded 177 total tackles, 6 [[quarterback sacks]], and 2 [[interceptions]], including one returned for a [[touchdown]]. After his senior season, D'Imperio was voted to the Second Team All-Big East.
+After receiving a high school degree while attending at [[Washington Township High School (New Jersey)|Washington Township High School]] in [[Sewell, New Jersey]], D’Imperio came to Rutgers and made an instant impact at linebacker. The true freshman appeared in all 13 games as the Scarlet Knights enjoyed an 11-2 season in 2006 and won their first bowl championship. Throughout his college career, D'Imperio recorded 177 total tackles, 6 [[quarterback sacks]], and 2 [[interceptions]], including one returned for a [[touchdown]]. After his junior year, D'Imperio was voted to the Second Team All-Big East.
 ==Professional career==
-D'Imperio was drafted as a [[linebacker]] 237th overall in the [[2010 NFL Draft]] by the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. D'Imperio chose to wear the number 44, the same number he wore in college. Rather than play linebacker, Viking's coach [[Brad Childress]], thought D'Imperio would be better suited playing [[Fullback (American football)|Fullback]] on the offensive side of the ball. D'Imperio spent the 2010 season on the Vikings Practice Squad. On September 3, 2011 Ryan D'Imperio was waived by the Vikings during final cuts before the start of the 2011 NFL season and added to the [[practice squad]]. On October 4, 2011 D'Imperio was promoted to the active roster.
+===Minnesota Vikings===
-On August 31, 2012 as the Vikings reduced their roster down to league maximum of 53 players, he was released.<ref>{{cite web|last= Craig|first= Mark|title= Chris Carr, Sage Rosenfels surprises among Vikings' final  cuts|url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/168227606.html|publisher=Star Tribune|accessdate=01 September 2012}}</ref>
+D'Imperio was drafted as a [[linebacker]] 237th overall in the [[2010 NFL Draft]] by the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. D'Imperio chose to wear the number 44, the same number he wore in both high school and college. Rather than play linebacker, Viking's coach [[Brad Childress]], thought D'Imperio would be better suited playing [[Fullback (American football)|Fullback]] on the offensive side of the ball. D'Imperio spent the 2010 season on the Vikings Practice Squad. On September 3, 2011 Ryan D'Imperio was waived by the Vikings during final cuts before the start of the 2011 NFL season and added to the [[practice squad]]. On October 4, 2011 D'Imperio was promoted to the active roster.
+On August 31, 2012, D'Imperio was released during final roster cutdowns due to an injured shoulder.<ref>{{cite web|last= Craig|first= Mark|title= Chris Carr, Sage Rosenfels surprises among Vikings' final  cuts|url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/168227606.html|publisher=Star Tribune|accessdate=1 September 2012}}</ref>
+===Kansas City Chiefs===
+D'Imperio signed with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] on March 21, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Sign FB Ryan D'Imperio|url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Sign-FB-Ryan-DImperio/30dd3a0e-c604-4f7f-bf9a-020f2d66b8f4|work=KCChiefs.com}}</ref> D'Imperio was released from the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] on May 13, 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs cut FB Ryan D'Imperio|url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/team/transactions.html|work=KCChiefs.com}}.</ref>
+===New York Giants===
+On July 26, 2013, D'Imperio signed with the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/FB-Ryan-D%E2%80%99Imperio-signed-Buehler-waived/fe84a3ec-5d66-42e5-bcd0-b115b3fed3ba |title=FB Ryan D’Imperio signed; Buehler waived |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=July 26, 2013 |website=Giants.com |accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> On August 13, 2013, the New York Giants announced that fullback Ryan D'Imperio has retired from the NFL.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/FB-Ben-Guidugli-signs-DImperio-retires/21d1c75a-90c9-4c60-aeb7-5e028d4ca152 |title=FB Ben Guidugli signs; D'Imperio retires |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=August 13, 2013 |website=Giants.com |accessdate=August 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815080200/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/FB-Ben-Guidugli-signs-DImperio-retires/21d1c75a-90c9-4c60-aeb7-5e028d4ca152# |archive-date=2013-08-15 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref>
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 *[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1115023 CBS Sports bio]
 *[http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/194495/ryan-dimperio College Stats]
-*[http://news.rutgers.edu/focus/issue.2009-10-29.7399988752/article.2009-11-11.0587579735 The Comeback Kid]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110720113657/http://news.rutgers.edu/focus/issue.2009-10-29.7399988752/article.2009-11-11.0587579735 The Comeback Kid]
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 [[Category:Minnesota Vikings players]]
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+[[Category:Players of American football from New Jersey]]
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+[[Category:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football players]]
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Personal information
No. 44
Fullback
Date of birth: (1987-08-15) August 15, 1987 (age 36)
Place of birth: Sewell, New Jersey

Career information
College: Rutgers
NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 7 / Pick: 237
No regular season or postseason appearances



Career history
* Minnesota Vikings ( 2010− 2011)
Career highlights and awards
N/A
Stats at NFL.com