David Anthony Bavaro (born March 27, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange before being selected by the Phoenix Cardinals in the ninth round of the 1990 NFL draft.^[1] He played in the NFL for the Cardinals (1990), Buffalo Bills (1991), Minnesota Vikings (1992), and New England Patriots (1993–1994). His brother Mark Bavaro also played in the NFL. He now teaches physical education at Malden Catholic High School.^{[citation needed]}