Nick DeLuca

Nick DeLuca (born January 27, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Dakota State Bison, who won four FCS national championships.

After going back to his alma mater in 2022 to intern for the strength and conditioning program, DeLuca was charged with aggravated assault on October 19, 2023, when he attacked Rienk Mast, a Dutch basketball player on the University of Nebraska campus. DeLuca shoved Mast off of his scooter unprovoked and assaulted him several times, giving him a broken nose.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans DeLuca signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018. He was waived on August 12, 2018.

Jacksonville Jaguars On August 21, 2018, DeLuca was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 22, 2018. On June 13, 2019, the Jaguars cut DeLuca.

Miami Dolphins On August 2, 2019, DeLuca signed with the Miami Dolphins. He was waived on August 31, 2019.

New York Guardians DeLuca was selected by the New York Guardians in the 25th Round (round five of phase three) of the 2020 XFL draft. He was placed on the reserve/left squad list on February 25, 2020. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.