Jack Pieracini, a stalwart linebacker with the football squad from 1994-97, is a 1998 graduate of Fordham College.
 
A 1997 Football Gazette All-American as a senior, Pieracini closed out his Fordham career that fall with 385 career tackles, a school record.  He was one of only two Rams to record over 100 tackles for three straight years, joining fellow Hall of Famer Mark Blazejewski.
 
A three-time Second Team All-Patriot League selection (1995, 1996, 1997), Pieracini led the team in tackles for three years (1995, 1996, 1997) while serving as a team captain his junior and senior seasons.
 
Following his senior year, Pieracini received the 1997 Edward Danowski Award, given to the senior player who through his leadership, sacrifice, and commitment to excellence upon the field of play and within the University community, exemplifies the character of Danowski.
 
A native of McAdoo, Pennsylvania, Pieracini attended Marian Catholic High School.