Joseph Filardi
| No. 13 – Syracuse Orange | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Half Hollow Hills West (Dix Hills, New York) |
| College | Syracuse (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
Filardi attended Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills, New York.[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
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, where he completed 4 of 18 passes for 39 yards.[3]
College statistics
| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Bold | Career high |
| Season | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Y/A | TD | ||
| 2025 | Syracuse | 4 | 3 | 0–3 | 34 | 65 | 47.7 | 226 | 3.5 | 1 | 3 | 72.7 | 30 | 87 | 2.9 | 1 |
| Career | 4 | 3 | 0–3 | 34 | 65 | 47.7 | 226 | 3.5 | 1 | 3 | 72.7 | 30 | 87 | 2.9 | 1 | |
References
- ^ a b "Joseph Filardi - Football". Syracuse University Athletics. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ Barton, Tom (December 6, 2024). "Filardi Is Suffolk's Best". South Shore Press. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Sen, Saugat (October 31, 2025). "Syracuse to reportedly start two-sport star at QB against UNC". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ "Joe Filardi | Boys Lacrosse Recruiting Profile | Class of 2025 | Inside Lacrosse". Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Grubbs, Grant (October 31, 2025). "Report: Syracuse to start walk-on QB, lacrosse star vs. North Carolina". On3. Retrieved November 1, 2025.