Scafe came to Rensselaer in the summer of 2015 as part of the NFLPA Coaching Internship, which provides transitioning and former NFL players with an opportunity to gain in-depth, foundational coaching experience. Built in collaboration with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Scafe and others are selected to spend an entire season coaching at NCAA Division II, Division III or NAIA institutions.
Scafe was a defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers for four seasons (2011-14), participating on the practice squad and the active roster in that time. He made is NFL debut in December 2012 against the New York Jets.
A former standout at Boston College, Scafe played 49 career games with the Eagles, registering 87 tackles, including 59 unassisted. He had 19.5 tackles for lost yards (69), six sacks (37 yards lost), five pass breakups, three quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. A native of Windsor, Conn., Scafe played in all 13 games as a senior, recording 30 tackles (21 solo), nine tackles for lost yards (30), three sacks (14 yards lost) and four pass breakups. He went on to play in the Eastham East-West College All-Star Game.
Scafe, the team's Outstanding Scout Team Award recipient in 2006, earned a degree in communications and is currently enrolled in a masters of administrative studies program at Boston College.
Last Updated: September 5, 2015
