Tommy DeVito has reached several key life milestones since ending his six-year college career at Illinois.
Sign with an NFL team? Check. Make the 53-man roster? Check. Start a game? Check.
DeVito has done a lot for a man of just 25 years old. There is, however, one thing he hasn't done full-time yet: move out of his childhood home.
Yes, DeVito is still living at home with his parents even as he serves as the Giants starting quarterback. The Cedar Grove, N.J. native has expressed no interest in leaving the place even as his NFL star has risen.
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But why does DeVito live at home? Here's what he has said about his unique living arrangement during his rookie season.
Why does Tommy DeVito live at home with his parents?
DeVito has explained that staying with his parents during his rookie season "was a no-brainer" because they help take care of him as he looks to make it in the NFL.
"Everything that I need is there at the house," he told ESPN. "The decision was made since this level of football is stressful for a rookie, especially from the quarterback position. There is a lot going on, a lot of meetings. So everything outside of football is handled by my family.
I don't have to worry about laundry, what I'm eating for dinner, chicken cutlets and all that is waiting for me when I get there. My mom still makes my bed. Everything is handled for me.
It's an ideal situation for DeVito, only improved by the short commute he has to get to the Giants' facility every day.
"Honestly, I don't even know if I could find a place closer to here than where I live," he said. "It takes me 12 minutes to get here."
Many are jealous of DeVito's situation. Some of his teammates, like offensive lineman Justin Pugh, even commented on the rookie's decision and referred to it as a smart one.
"That is the greatest. You know what, smart!" Pugh said. "Saving his money. Genius! That's the one thing I'd say from a financial standpoint. Your mom helping with your wash, making sure you're up on time, no distractions, unbelievable."
Meanwhile, fellow rookie Jalin Hyatt also marveled at DeVito's luck and explained that he has enjoyed visiting DeVito's digs.
"I've been over there. I love going to his spot," Hyatt said. "He has a little hot tub in the back. The crazy thing about it is he lives, maybe, 15 minutes away. So he's close."
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Tommy DeVito's salary, contract
As Pugh mentioned, DeVito is saving money by staying at home. That will be important for the undrafted rookie.
DeVito is playing on a two-year contract that will be worth just $750,000 in 2023. He originally signed a three-year deal worth about $2.7 million with the team, but that was nullified when he was cut and placed on the practice squad after the preseason.
DeVito will make $915,000 in 2024, which will bring the total value of his contract to just over $1.6 million. He will be an exclusive rights free agent following that season, meaning DeVito must sign a deal to remain with the Giants unless they opt not to tender him one.
All of this to say that, while DeVito is making good money, his contract is one of the least valuable among NFL quarterbacks (and players in general). So being able to put that money away should set him up for future success even if he doesn't make it in the NFL.
Tommy DeVito's family
Here's what to know about DeVito's parents and siblings as his living situation remains in the spotlight.
Father: Tom DeVito
Tommy DeVito shares a name with his father, Tom. The elder DeVito works in plumbing and heating and has expressed a great deal of confidence in his son's abilities as a quarterback.
"Tommy was born to do this," he told the New York Post when asked about his son starting. "I’m not surprised, and I’m not trying to sound cocky, but Tommy’s been training for his since he was 5 years old.
"People think, ‘Oh, he’s undrafted,' and they wonder why he’s here. He’s here because [Giants coach Brian] Daboll knows he’s got a diamond in the rough."
The younger DeVito has credited his father for never missing one of his starts and attending camps and practices throughout his career. The Giants quarterback explained that his father helped instill self-confidence in him.
Mother: Alexandra DeVito
DeVito's mother Alexandra hasn't spoken to the media quite as much as his father. However, she has chronicled her son's journey on her Instagram. There, she has posted numerous photos of Tommy since he became a starter but also has plenty of photos and tributes to her family in general.
Brother: Max DeVito
DeVito's brother Max works as an MCA Broker at the New York Tribeca Group. He has a Master of Business Administration from Salve Regina University, where he also earned a degree in financial management with a minor in business administration.
DeVito's place of work is located in Fort Lee, N.J. which is just over 19 miles from Cedar Grove. It's unclear if, like his brother, he is working from home or if he has a place of his own.
