Joseph Filardi

Joseph Filardi
No. 13 – Syracuse Orange
PositionQuarterback
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born (2007-04-24) April 24, 2007 (age 19)
Listed height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight
195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolHalf Hollow Hills West (Dix Hills, New York)
CollegeSyracuse (2025–present)
Stats at ESPN

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

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

College lacrosse statistics

Year Team GP G A
2026 Syracuse 1000
Career1000

References

  1. 1 2 @josephfilardi (April 24, 2026). "Thank you Coach! Blessed to see 19 ✞ 🍊" (Tweet). Retrieved May 22, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  2. 1 2 "Joseph Filardi - Football". Syracuse University Athletics. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ Barton, Tom (December 6, 2024). "Filardi Is Suffolk's Best". South Shore Press. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Sen, Saugat (October 31, 2025). "Syracuse to reportedly start two-sport star at QB against UNC". Syracuse Orange on SI. SI.com. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Joe Filardi | Boys Lacrosse Recruiting Profile | Class of 2025 | Inside Lacrosse". Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Grubbs, Grant (October 31, 2025). "Report: Syracuse to start walk-on QB, lacrosse star vs. North Carolina". On3. Retrieved November 1, 2025.