22 Facts About Zak DeOssie

Zackary Robert DeOssie was born on May 25,1984 and is an American former professional football player who was a long snapper for the New York Giants of the National Football League.

Zak DeOssie played college football at Brown University and was selected by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft as a linebacker.

Zak DeOssie was a two-time Pro Bowl selection as a long snapper.

Zak DeOssie won two Super Bowls with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI, both over his hometown New England Patriots.

Zak DeOssie is the son of former NFL linebacker Steve DeOssie; the two hold the distinction of being the only father-son duo to win Super Bowls with the same franchise.

Zak DeOssie attended Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts where he was named to the All-New England Prep Team.

Zak DeOssie lettered in basketball and captained both the varsity basketball and football teams during his senior year.

Zak DeOssie played in 36 games with 29 starts at Brown and recorded 315 tackles with 10.5 sacks, 36.5 stops for losses, 5 quarterback pressures, 5 forced fumbles, 11 deflected passes and 1 blocked kick and 4 interceptions for 60 yards in returns.

Zak DeOssie was a two-time I-AA All-American at Brown and was twice among the finalists for the Buck Buchanan Award, which goes to the nation's top FCS defensive player.

Zak DeOssie became the first player in Brown's history to be invited to NFL Combine in 2007 and was the only Ivy league player invited that season.

Zak DeOssie was selected in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.

Zak DeOssie mostly played on special teams during his rookie season, taking over as the long snapper when starter Ryan Kuehl was placed on injured reserve midway through the year.

Zak DeOssie finished with six tackles for the season as the Giants won Super Bowl XLII.

Zak DeOssie played an extended role on defense in 2008 after Mathias Kiwanuka moved from outside linebacker to defensive end.

Zak DeOssie continued to share the long snapping duties with Jay Alford and was chosen by Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid as a need player in the 2009 Pro Bowl.

In 2008, Zak DeOssie played in all 16 games and the NFC Divisional Playoff Game against Philadelphia.

Zak DeOssie served as the long snapper and finished 3rd on the team in special team tackles with 13.

On December 8,2015, Zak DeOssie was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a wrist injury.

On February 24,2017, Zak DeOssie signed a two-year contract extension with the Giants.

Zak DeOssie was placed on injured reserve on November 30,2019.

Zak DeOssie's father is a former NFL player who was a member of the Giants' Super Bowl XXV-winning team.

Zak DeOssie is married to Kate Hammond DeOssie, who he met at Brown.