Joseph Robert Filardi (born April 24, 2007) 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 and played high school football at Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills, New York. As a senior, he threw for 3,102 yards and 43 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,204 yards and 12 touchdowns. Filardi earned the Carl A. Hansen Award for Suffolk County's top player. He also plays lacrosse, where as a Junior he scored 30 goals and 30 assists and was named a high school All-American. Filardi was ranked as the #52 recruit in the 2025 class according to Inside Lacrosse. He committed to play college lacrosse at Syracuse University, graduating one semester early.
College career Although Filardi initially intended to play lacrosse at Syracuse, he also joined the football team as a walk-on. He made his first appearance and start on October 31, 2025 against North Carolina, where he completed 4 of 18 passes for 39 yards.
College football statistics LegendBoldCareer high SeasonTeamGamesPassingRushing2025Syracuse430–3346547.72263.51372.730872.91Career430–3346547.72263.51372.730872.91
College lacrosse statistics Year Team GP G A 2026 Syracuse 10 0 0Career 10 0 0
References
External links Syracuse Orange football bio Syracuse Orange lacrosse bio