Monmouth University Athletics

Will compete for a starting position after missing the entire 2009 season with illness... Talented receiver who will give the Hawks the ability to stretch the field... Will bolster MU's punt return team.

2009 (Senior): Appeared in just one game due to illness... Started MU's opening game against Colgate (9/5), finishing with one reception for 14 yards... Member of 2009 Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll.


2008 (Junior): Appeared in all 11 games as a wide receiver and a punt returner… Finished the season third on the team for receptions with 23 catches for 287 yards (12.5 avg.) and had three touchdowns… On punt returner Romeo had 20 returns for 215 yards…  Had a touchdown reception for 13 yards against Rhode Island (8/30)… Caught four passes for 34 yards against Coastal Carolina (9/13)… Had a career high with 49 yards on two catches against Robert Morris (9/27)… Scored a touchdown of the season with a six yard reception in the end zone against Saint Francis (10/4)… Also had a career long on punt return of 57 yards against the Red Flash… Registered 32 yards on three catches against Wagner (10/11)… Scored on the opening drive with a 21 yard touchdown against Albany (11/1)… Earned a spot on the NEC Academic Honor Roll.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in first collegiate game against Maine (9/1)... Finished with three catches for 20 yards... Registered a 13 yard receptions against Delaware (9/29)... Returned two punts on the season.

2006 (Freshman): Did not see action as a freshman.

High School: Earned three varsity letters in football under Coach Chris Olsen at Wayne Hills High School... Was a First Team All-NBIAL selection and a Second Team All-County pick... Helped the Patriots to a 22-2 record over his junior and senior seasons... Was a Second Team All-State selection as a senior... Finished his career with over 1300 yards and 23 touchdowns... Also had 11 interceptions at defensive back... Also ran indoor and outdoor track, where he was a First Team All-League selection.

Personal: Born on Aug. 11, 1987... Son of Ralph and Cheryl Romeo... Major is undecided.

Romeo's Career Stats