Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2020R7 · #231
QB· Round 7
Ben
Dinucci.
Sickos Grade
37.5/100
QB· Round 7· Gamer quarterback with enough mobility to extend plays and win with timing
Ben
Dinucci.
James Madison
/ Recruiting profile
★★★☆☆stars.8178
National · #1697HS class · 2015Pine-Richland, PA
247Sports composite via CFBD
R7 · #231 · DAL
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
His best fit is within a spread RPO or an Air Raid offense, where quick decision-making and a fast release are prioritized over traditional pocket presence.
Field General QBSpread QBRPO Operator
Best role
Ben DiNucci projects as a practice squad quarterback with a ceiling as a low-end career backup in a system that caters to his quick-game strengths.
Wrong fit
He would be a poor fit for a traditional West Coast timing offense that demands anticipation, advanced reads, and structured pocket play.
DiNucci's athletic traits and decision-making align best with a modern, up-tempo offensive scheme that minimizes complex reads and maximizes his quick-release ability.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pittsburgh | — | 3 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | Pittsburgh | — | 88 | 158 | 1091 | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | James Madison | — | 23 | 27 | 197 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | James Madison | — | 13 | 20 | 156 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | — | — | 127 | 214 | 1460 | 7 | 8 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
/ Usage share, 2017
31.3%of team plays
50 percentile at positionPittsburghPass plays · 51.5%Run plays · 12.0%Third down · 45.9%Passing downs · 41.9%
CFBD usage — share of the offense's plays involving the player
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