Anthony DiCosmo

Anthony DiCosmo (born August 8, 1977) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football at Boston College, and professionally for the New England Sea Wolves and Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League (AFL) and the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL. He was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life Anthony DiCosmo was born on August 8, 1977, in Hackensack, New Jersey. He attended Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus, New Jersey, where he was a Parade All-American in both football and track. As a junior, DiCosmo had a state record 71 receptions in a season. He started nine games his sophomore year in 1996, catching 36 passes for 632 yards and one touchdown. In December 1998, the NCAA denied DiCosmo's appeal for a fifth year, stating that his application for a medical redshirt was never filed when DiCosmo was a freshman. He also participated in track at Boston College, placing sixth in the triple jump at the 1998 Big East Outdoor Championships with a jump of 48’-9 1/2". He caught a touchdown during his first offensive series of the preseason. He played in nine games for the Sea Wolves during the 2000 season, recording 44 catches for 521 yards and seven touchdowns, nine rushes for seven yards and three touchdowns, five kick returns for 39 yards, and two solo tackles. In 2016, he was named to Sports Business Journal's 40 under 40.