The Arlington Renegades are signing linebacker Vincent DiLeo II on Sunday according to Pro Football Newsroom writer James Larsen.
Vincent DiLeo II is six foot two and weighs 235 pounds. The 26-year-old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. Next, he signed with the Edmonton Elks on November 22, 2022, but was injured during training camp and the Elks released him on May 13, 2023.
Then, DiLeo II signed with the Orlando Guardians (XFL) on December 18, 2023. However, he became a free agent after the Guardians were not included in the XFL and USFL merger that formed the United Football League (UFL).
The Southwest Kansas Storm (AFL) signed DiLeo II on February 22, 2024. In 2024, DiLeo II played running back and linebacker with 32 carries for 197 yards, six touchdowns, 10 catches for 62 yards, two touchdowns, 22 tackles (17 solos, 5 assists), 5 tackles for loss, four sacks, one fumble recovery, and two pass breakups in eight games.
In the 2024 AFL playoffs, he had one carry for nine yards, five tackles (3 solos, 2 assists), and two tackles for loss. After the season DiLeo II signed with the Albany Firebirds on October 17, 2024.
Collegiately, DiLeo II played for seasons at Delaware Valley University (2016-19) making 144 tackles (86 solos, 58 assists), 34 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, 13 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one touchdown in 48 games for the Aggies.
He was named First Team All-MAC in 2019, and a two-time Second Team All-MAC (2017-18). He was a recipient of the 2020 Frank Wolfgang Scholar-Athlete Award Founder’s Day Award.
