Colgate University Athletics

Before Colgate
Salutatorian at Serra Gardena (Calif.) High School…named team captain…in three varsity seasons compiled 144 tackles with 24 for loss and nine sacks…All-Mission League second team in 2025 when he tallied 69 stops, with a dozen TFL’s, four sacks and scored a touchdown…team defensive lineman of the year and special teams player of the year…captain of the rugby team at Serra Gardena where he holds the school try record…four-year player for Santa Monica Youth Rugby.

Personal
Born: Anthony Robert Pignatello  
Family: Son of Jay Pignatello and Elizabeth Firth…one sister.

On Choosing Colgate 
“I chose to attend Colgate University for its strong sense of brotherhood and outstanding academic reputation. The combination of a competitive football program and a commitment to excellence in the classroom made Colgate the perfect fit for me.”