Dylan LaBarbera
| No. 32 – Nevada Wolf Pack | |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 248 lb (112 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Foothill (Palo Cedro, California) |
| College | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Dylan LaBarbera is an American football defensive tackle for the Nevada Wolf Pack. He previously played for Butte College.
Early life and high school
LaBarbera attended Foothill High School located in Palo Cedro, California. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for Butte College.[1]
College career
Butte College
As a freshman during the 2023 season, LaBarbera recorded 45 tackles with 12 for a loss, five and a half sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery. After the conclusion of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[2]
Nevada
LaBarbera transferred to play for the Nevada Wolf Pack.[3] During the 2024 season, he appeared in 11 games with four starts, notching 31 tackles, with two for a loss, and a forced fumble.[4] In week seven of the 2025 season, LaBarbera recorded nine tackles, with four for a loss, and two sacks versus San Diego State.[5] He finished the 2025 season, totaling 87 tackles with 17 for a loss, and six and a half sacks.[6] For his performance, LaBarbera earned first-team all-Mountain West honors.[7] Heading into the 2026 season, he was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list.[8]
References
- ↑ Couchot, Justin. "Butte College football signing class extends to 17". Chico Enterprise-Record. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Chris. "How Dylan LaBarbera emerged as Nevada's top defensive player from small-town Redding". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ Santoro, Joe. "For Pack, players like LaBarbera holding the line". The Record Courier. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Chris. "Why DE Dylan LaBarbera is Nevada football's fifth most important player in 2025". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Chris. "DE Dylan LaBarbera on pace for historic season for the Nevada football team". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Chris. "Defensive end Dylan LaBarbera named Nevada football's 2025 Most Valuable Player". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Chris. "Nevada's Dylan LaBarbera set tone in offseason retention, aims to do so on the field again". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ Sheridan, Kevin. "LaBarbera added to watch list for college football defensive player of the year". KOLOTV.com. Retrieved August 24, 2026.