University of Delaware Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Mateo Vandamia
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 225
- High School:
- West Allegheny
- Major:
- Health Behavior Science
2023Â SEASON
Appeared in 12 games, making one start
Finished the season with 36 tackles, 7.0 TFLs, 0.5 sacks, and 2 PBUs
Recorded a season-high six tackles at Penn State (9/9)
Had four tackles, 1.0 TFLs, and 0.5 sacks at Stony Brook (8/31)
2022Â SEASON
Appeared in eight games
Had three tackles
2021 SEASON
Appeared in nine games, making first career start against Villanova
Finished with six catches for 56 yards.
Caught two passes against Villanova
Had single catches against Maine, Saint Francis, Albany and James Madison
2020-21 SEASON
Played in all eight games as a versatile option for the Blue Hens offense
Served primarily as a running back in the offensive scheme
Had seven carries for 17 yards
Had a breakout afternoon against Stony Brook (3/13) with two touchdown catches for 42 yards, including an offensive scoop-and-score
2019 SEASON
Appeared in three games for the Blue Hens
Made collegiate debut vs. New Hampshire (10/19)
Retained freshman eligibility via a redshirt
HIGH SCHOOL
A standout in Western Pennsylvania at West Allegheny High School
Served as team captain as a senior
Honor Roll Student
PERSONAL
Mateo Gaetan Vandamia (mah-TAY-oh van-dame-EE-ah)Â
Born March 6
Parents are Elise and Chris VandamiaÂ
Health behavior science major at the University of Delaware
