Joseph Filardi

Joseph Filardi
No. 13  Syracuse Orange
PositionQuarterback
ClassFreshman
Personal information
BornDix Hills, New York, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolHalf Hollow Hills West (Dix Hills, New York)
CollegeSyracuse (2025–present)
Stats at ESPN

Joseph Robert Filardi is an American multi-sport athlete who plays quarterback for the Syracuse Orange football team and defender for the Syracuse Orange lacrosse team.

Early life

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Filardi was born in Dix Hills, New York where he attended Half Hollow Hills West.[1] As a senior, he threw for 3,102 yards and 43 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,204 yards and 12 touchdowns.[1] Filardi earned the Carl A. Hansen Award for Suffolk County's top player.[2] He also plays lacrosse, where as a Junior he scored 30 goals and 30 assists and was named a high school All-American.[3] Filardi was ranked as the #52 recruit in the 2025 class according to Inside Lacrosse.[4] He committed to play college lacrosse at Syracuse University, graduating one semester early.[5]

College career

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Although Filardi initially intended to play lacrosse at Syracuse, he also joined the football team as a walk-on.[5] He made his first appearance and start on October 31, 2025 against North Carolina.[3]

College statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high
Season Team Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2025 Syracuse 1 1
Career 1 1

References

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  1. ^ a b "Joseph Filardi - Football". Syracuse University Athletics. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  2. ^ Barton, Tom (December 6, 2024). "Filardi Is Suffolk's Best". South Shore Press. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Sen, Saugat (October 31, 2025). "Syracuse to reportedly start two-sport star at QB against UNC". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  4. ^ "Joe Filardi | Boys Lacrosse Recruiting Profile | Class of 2025 | Inside Lacrosse". Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Grubbs, Grant (October 31, 2025). "Report: Syracuse to start walk-on QB, lacrosse star vs. North Carolina". On3. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
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