University of Delaware Athletics
2017 Football Roster

Dean Kolonich
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Ocean View, N.J.
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 220
- High School:
- St. Augustine Prep
- Major:
- Business
AT DELAWARE
Second-year member of the Blue Hens • sophomore who will add depth to inside linebacker unit.
2017 SEASON
Made his Blue Hen debut as a walk-on freshman at linebacker appearing in six games during the season • had one assisted tackle vs. Cornell.
HIGH SCHOOL
Standout linebacker at St. Augustine High School for head coach Mark Reardon • led team to 10-1 record as a senior in 2016 when he served as team captain • team advanced to the New Jersey state playoffs • earned first team All-Atantic City Press and first team All-West Jersey Football League honors as a senior • Dean's List student • earned NBC 10 Leadership Award.
PERSONAL
Dean A. Kolonich ("cola-nitch") • born June 15, 1999 • son of Dean and Holly Kolonich • has a younger brother • business undeclared major at Delaware with a minor in medical studies • aspires to be an orthopedic surgeon • fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams and the Pittsburgh Steelers • uncle and aunt, Robert and Connie Wittig, both attended Delaware.









