Tony Romeo

Class of: 1999

Sport: NFL

Team: Boston Patriots
Dallas Texans
Washington Redskins

School: FSU

Tony Romeo played college at Florida State University. While at FSU, Romeo received honorable mention All-American honors his sophomore year from the Associated Press. He had a strong appearance in the Bluegrass Bowl. Romeo received Florida All-State team honors as a senior.

Tony was drafted in 1961 by the Washington Redskins 19th round, but played for the Dallas Texans. In 1962, he went to the Boston Patriots until 1967. He had a total of 117 career receptions with 1,813 yards with an average of 15.5 yards per reception, 10 touchdowns. He played in a total of 89 games. In 1962 he had one touchdown, 1963 he had three, and 1964 he had four. Romeo was on the leader board for the 1962 Receiving Yards, Yards/Receptions, and Receiving Yards/Game.