Pronunciation: BAR-toh-LAW-tuh 

University of Illinois Graduate

2024 Junior

• Did not play in a game
• Transferred to Illinois with two years of eligibility remaining

2023 Sophomore (Iowa Central CC)

• Played in 10 games
• 23 receptions for 205 yards and two touchdowns on the season
• Scored a touchdown in Iowa Central's Game One Bowl victory
• ICCAC All-Conference First Team
• All-Region Second Team
• NJCAA Academic All-American

2022 Redshirt Freshman (Iowa Central CC)

• Did not play in a game

2021 Freshman (Illinois State)

• Initially enrolled at Illinois State
• Played rugby at Illinois State

High School

• Played for head coach Ron Dawczak at Marist
• Also wrestled in high school

Personal

• Born June 10, 2003
• Son of Michael and Jackie Bartolotta
• One brother, Collin, and one sister, Marykate
• Cousins, Michael Marchese and Jimmy Marchese, played football at Illinois
• Chose Illinois because, "I grew up cheering for the Illini and wanted to play for a great team with great coaches in one of the toughest conferences in college football."
• Graduated from the University of Illinois in May 2025 with a degree in communication
• Majoring in management (Master's)