Early life
As a Twelfth grade, senior at University High School (Morgantown), University High School, Magro earned All-State honors as he helped lead his team to a 9-3 record and the second round of the West Virginia playoffs. He recorded 154 tackles, 28 for a loss, and five sacks in his career. He was also a baseball letterman.College career
Magro enrolled at West Virginia University in 2003 and redshirted during the season. In 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season, 2004, his redshirt-freshman season, Magro saw time on every special teams unit. He recorded 32 tackles on the season, including a team-high 10 tackles in the win over James Madison University, James Madison. He also had six tackles against Connecticut Huskies#Football, UConn and four against Boston College Eagles football, Boston College. In 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season, 2005, Magro played backup linebacker to Jay Henry. He recorded 41 tackles as a three-year sophomore, beginning with three in the Wofford Terriers, Wofford victory. As Henry was injured in the game against East Carolina Pirates football, East Carolina, Magro made nine tackles, two sacks, and forced two fumbles. Against Virginia Tech Hokies football, Virginia Tech, Magro had 8 tackles and a tackle for a loss. He had a key seven-yard sack in the victory over UConn and in the 2006 Sugar Bowl, he had two tackles and recovered a fumble against the Georgia Bulldogs football, Georgia. He earned the Ideal Mountaineer Man Award at the end of the season from head coach Rich Rodriguez. In 2006 NCAA Division I-A football season, 2006, Magro saw moderate starting time at middle linebacker. He played alongside senior Boo McLee at outside linebacker. To start the season, Magro recorded six tackles and a tackle for a loss in the Friends of Coal Bowl against Marshall University#Athletics, Marshall. He also had a team-best five tackles against Eastern Washington University#Athletics, Eastern Washington. In the Maryland Terrapins football, Maryland victory, Magro had six tackles and three pass break-ups. In the victory over UConn, Magro had four tackles and a tackle for a loss. He suffered a stinger against South Florida Bulls football, South Florida, but still recorded three tackles in the loss. Magro earned the Gridiron Gladiator Award from head coach Rich Rodriguez at the end of the season and the 2006 Iron Mountaineer Award for his performance in the winter workout program. Magro earned the starting job in 2007 NCAA Division I-A football season, 2007 at middle linebacker, playing alongside Mortty Ivy and Reed Williams. Magro, along with Eric Wicks was named to the Lott Trophy watch list. In his final collegiate game, the 2008 Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma Sooners football, Oklahoma, he recorded four tackles. He finished the season with 64 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. Magro earned second-team all-Big East Conference (1979–2013), Big East honors and was selected by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame's Hampshire Honor Society as a scholar-athlete after the 2007 season. He, along with Patrick White (American football), Pat White, and Johnny Dingle, was named an Honorable Mention All-American by ''Sports Illustrated.com.''Professional career
Pre-draft
Magro worked out at West Virginia's Pro Day on March 13, 2008. His 28 bench reps was one of the top for any prospect for the 2008 NFL draft on their respective Pro Day workout.St. Louis Rams
Magro went undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft. Then on May 5, he signed with the St. Louis Rams. In his first preseason game as a Ram, he was third on the team with five tackles against the Tennessee Titans. He was released on August 30 but was re-signed to the team's practice squad following the preseason. He was released from the practice squad on September 24 when wide receiver Matt Caddell was re-signed.Miami Dolphins
Magro was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins on October 6, 2008. The team released linebacker Tyson Smith (American football), Tyson Smith to make room for Magro on the practice squad. Magro was released on October 14 and replaced by linebacker William Kershaw.Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Magro was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 12, 2008. He replaced wide receiver Brian Clark (American football), Brian Clark, who was promoted to the active roster. Magro was released on December 3, 2008.New York Sentinels
Magro was drafted by the New York Sentinels of the United Football League (2009), United Football League in the UFL Premiere Season Draft. He signed with the team on August 5, 2009.References
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