He then transferred to Illinois to finish out his college career.
Overall between the two programs he completed 594 of 941 passes for 6516 yards, 43 TDs and 16 interceptions.
Undrafted, he signed with the New York Giants in 2023.
He was waived and assigned to the practice squad, then elevated in October to the active roster.
Led the Giants on a 3 game winning streak during November, beating Washington, New England, and the Packers.
In his rookie year he finished 3-3, and completed 114 of 178 passes for 1,101 yards and 8 TDs.
He also bought time with his legs, rushing 36 times for 195 yards and a TD.
ACCOLADES:
NFC 2024 Offensive Player of the Week 14
NOTES:
Tommy seemed to be the odds on favorite in 2024 to be the Giants starting QB but with the return of Daniel Jones and the addition of Drew Lock, things got complicated. On top of that a hand injury sustained during the season and a concussion, slowed Tommy’s progression.
Tommy is a fan favorite, who not only was undrafted, but is also a local who lives close to the Giants practice facility and is a proud Italian as well.
CARDS: Skybox 1992, Fleer 1990, Gameday 1992, Pro Set 1989 ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home SENT: 1/2/21 RECEIVED: 1/23/21 (21 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
At 6’7, 270, Joe Jacoby played OT at Louisville from 1978-’80.
Unselected in the 1981 NFL Draft ironically because of his size, Joe signed a free agent contract with the Washington Redskins.
Comically he was almost released by the team when they mistook him for a defensive lineman in his rookie preseason.
One of 18 lineman brought into camp his rookie year.
Jacoby almost quit in camp when his fellow future ‘Hogs’ talked him out of it.
From there he’d go down as one of the greatest free agent finds in Redskins history.
Started 13 games as a rookie and then a streak of 55 from 1983-’85 before he was sidelined with a knee injury.
In 1984, became the first Redskins offensive lineman to score a TD- which became affectionately known as the ‘Jake Quake’.
A notorious gym rat, he built on over 30 pounds of bulk by the 1986 season, while still maintaining his agility.
Feared run blocker, notable for being the lead lineman in the Redskins’ ‘Counter trey’ play.
In 1988, saw action at both right and left tackle during the season, taking over LT fulltime in ’89.
Held down the spot through 1992, when Joe saw duty at LG.
Limited to 5 games in 1993 as injuries finally took their toll.
Retired due to a back injury after 140 starts, 170 games, and three Super Bowl wins.
Currently is enjoying coaching at the college level.
Skybox 1990, #80Fleer 1990, #157Pro Set 1989, #427
ACCOLADES:
Louisville Cardinals Ring of Honor
All-Pro 1983-’84, ’87
Pro Bowl 1983-’86
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
NFL 1980’s All-Decade Team
Washington Redskins 90 Greatest Players
NOTES:
Joe had emerged to be on a short list for me recently as he appeared in 4 set needs for me. He’s got a wonderful autograph. Strong blue with nice curves.
Joe definitely belongs into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As he’s considered a ‘senior’ now, he faces a logger jam to get into the hall, but in 2023 he did receive his first nomination.
CARD: Playoff Contenders 2000 European Ticket ACQUIRED: 2021, Future Considerations
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Alonzo Johnson played WR at small school Central State (OH)
After going undrafted he was signed by the New Orleans Saints in 1998, seeing action for one contest.
He’d head over to Europe playing for the Barcelona Dragons of the NFLE in 1999.
In Alonzo’s debut he caught 20 passes for 300 yards and 3 TDs, including a 65 yarder.
He’d return to the league the following season, this time for the Rhein Fire, in 2000.
During that season, Alonzo caught 41 passes for 538 yards and 3 TDs, including a 55 yarder.
He also was used as a returner by both squads, seeing the majority of it with the Fire where Alonzo logged 21 punt returns for 121 yards, and 21 kickoff returns for 384 yards.
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
61
838
13.7
6
65t
NFLE
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