Mark Didio
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born | February 17, 1969 Syracuse, New York, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 181 lb (82 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Henninger (Syracuse) | ||||||
| College | Connecticut (1988–1991) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1992 (undrafted) | ||||||
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Mark Vincent Didio (born February 17, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Connecticut Huskies.
Early life and college
[edit]Mark Vincent Didio was born on February 17, 1969, in Syracuse, New York.[1] He attended Henninger High School in Syracuse.[1]
Didio was a four-year letterman for the Huskies of the University of Connecticut from 1988 to 1991.[1] He set school career records in receptions and receiving yards with 239 catches for 3,535 yards.[2][3] His 3,535 receiving yards were also the fourth-most in NCAA Division I-AA history at the time.[2]
Professional career
[edit]After going undrafted in the 1992 NFL draft, Didio signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 1.[4] He was released on August 31 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on November 14 and played in two games for the Steelers during the 1992 season, catching three passes for 39 yards on four targets.[4][5][6] Didio was released on November 28 and signed back to the practice squad on December 2.[4] He became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the team on March 3, 1993.[4] He was later released on August 23, 1993.[4][7]
Didio was signed by the Green Bay Packers on March 11, 1994.[8] He was released on May 3, 1994.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Didio worked in medical device sales after his NFL career.[10] His son, Mark Didio Jr., also played college football for the Connecticut Huskies.[11]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Mark Didio". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- 1 2 Lambrecht, Gary (October 24, 1994). "Towson walk-on has made mark". The Baltimore Sun. pp. 1C. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ↑ Stewart, Dave (May 12, 2022). "Staples' Didio twins sticking together, will play lacrosse at Delaware". CT Insider. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Mark Didio NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Mark Didio". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ↑ Price, Terry (November 22, 1992). "Didio Catches Nfl By Surprise". Hartford Courant. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ↑ Dulac, Gerry (August 24, 1993). "Barnes has a Bo-na fide shot". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Football". The Day. March 12, 1994. pp. F2. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Exclusive with Former Steelers Wide Receiver Mark Didio, 1992". SteelersTakeaways.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Mark Didio, Jr". University of Connecticut. Retrieved February 27, 2025.