West Virginia University Athletics

High School

• Played for coach Brett Gordon at LaSalle College High
• Three-year starter who helped team to a 10-1 season and a 5-0 conference record in the Philadelphia Catholic League
• LaSalle won the PCL championship in 2024
• Team captain as a senior
• Earned all-state and All-Catholic First-Team honors at defensive back
• Collected 62 tackles, seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one interception in 2023
• Also spent time as a wide receiver in high school
• An All-Catholic League selection and all-state honorable-mention performer
• Three-star rating from ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and a two star by Rivals
• 247Sports ranks him No. 25 in Pennsylvania and No. 116 at his position
• On3 has him at No. 26 overall in the state and No. 117 at linebacker
• ESPN came in at No. 28 overall in the state and No. 89 at linebacker
• Also a standout track performer at LaSalle with personal bests of 10.9 in the 100 meters and 22.52 in the 200 meters
• Has 4.49 speed in the 40-yard dash

Personal

• Son of John and Kelly Fileppo
• Father and brother played football at Delaware and mother played field hockey and softball at Rider
• Other brother played football at Bryant
• One of three children (2 brothers)
• Majoring in communications