Santucci played four years as a linebacker at Stony Brook, recording 284 tackles, 30.5 going for a loss, and five interceptions.
[1][2] Santucci started his coaching career at Stony Brook where he served as a graduate and linebacker assistant his first year.
After two years with Wake Forest Santucci would move on to Texas State, becoming their linebackers coach.
[3] After one year with the Aggies, Santucci returned to Wake Forest, this time as their linebackers coach.
[3] After three years with the Aggies, Santucci moved on to Duke, being hired as their defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.