Ben DiNucci is expected to step into the spotlight this weekend when he starts at quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia on Sunday Night Football. A seventh round pick in April's NFL Draft, the Pennsylvania native will be making a homecoming of sorts with his return to the Keystone State.
DiNucci starred in high school at
Pine-Richland (Gibsonia), throwing for 4,269 yards and 46 touchdowns as a senior while leading the Rams to a 15-1 record and Class AAAA state championship game appearance.
Beginning with that run to the title game in 2014, Pine-Richland has emerged as one of Pennsylvania's top prep programs. The Rams went unbeaten (16-0) en route to a state crown in 2017 and are 27-5 since.
After originally signing with Pittsburgh, DiNucci transferred to James Madison University prior to his junior year in college. In two seasons with the Dukes, he threw for 5,716 yards and 45 touchdowns.
Ben DiNucci in action for Pine-Richland during a 2014 playoff quarterfinal against State College.
File photo by Ken Reabe Jr.
