Day 2 of the NFL Draft is and the Patriots have picks 38 in the second and picks 69 and 77 in the third round. Expect the Patriots to be busy as they try to position themselves for the best players possible to fill immediate and long term needs. Here is what you can expect tonight. Top Needs: EDGE, IDL, WR, OT, RB, CB Top options at each position…
Courtesy of Boston College Athletics By Paul Vozzella After a night that included some surprise draft selections, there is still plenty of talent remaining on the board. It has been said for months now that where the 2025 draft class lacks in high-end talent, it makes up for it with depth. These prospects stand out from the crowd as the best of the rest heading into Day 2. EDGE……
Courtesy of the New England Patriots The Patriots selected LSU left tackle Will Campbell with their first round pick on Thursday night. Campbell to the Patriots was universally expected as he had been projected to be their pick for weeks. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, VP of Football Ops Eliot Wolf and front office executive Ryan Cowden were part of a contingent that visited and worked out Campbell last week at…
UMass cornerback Arsheen Jiles has had an interesting path to the NFL. After a decorated career at Sacred Heart, Jiles transferred to URI before transferring to UMass. Jiles profiles as a nickel or dime corner who can also play field corner. He has above average coverage skills and ball skills. Jiles finished his career with 5 career interceptions and 94 career tackles. Get to know cornerback Arsheen Jiles. NEFJ: When…
LSU Athletics Our one and only Patriots mock draft is here. Here’s how we used the Patriots nine picks this weekend. Round 1 Pick 4: Will Campbell, OT, LSU: Get over the wingspan and arm length. Campbell has the length, physical tools and leadership qualities you look for in a player. He is the right pick for a Patriots team in desperate need of an alpha along the offensive line. ……
Courtesy of Boston College Athletics Neto Okpala appeared in 42 games for the Eagles during his career at Boston College. Okpala is an explosive edge rusher plays with good lean and bend and has upside on and off the ball. Meet Boston College edge Neto Okpala. NEFJ: When did you start playing football? NO: “Started playing football in 8th grade my first position was OL.. it’s funny bc in 9th…
Cole Birdow started his career at Old Dominion as a defensive lineman before transferring to Merrimack where he was converted to an offensive tackle by former coach Dan Curran. Meet Merrimack offensive lineman Cole Birdow. NEFJ: When did you start playing football? CB: ” I started playing football when I was 5 years old and fell in love with the game since then.” NEFJ: What do you love about the…
Courtesy of JKJ X Jakobie Keeney-James transferred into UMass from Eastern Washington. The Redlands, California native transitioned into the program seamlessly catching 50 passes for 839 yards and 6 touchdowns last season. James ran a blistering 4.37 forty at his pro day. Get to know Jakobie Keeney-James NEFJ: When did you start playing football? JKJ: “I started playing football when I was 11 years old, I was playing 2k11 and my…
The Patriots have five picks on day three but that number could change with with trades. Day three is an opportunity to add depth and developmental talent to the roster. The Patriots have met with a lot of day three prospects and potential undrafted free agents. Some of them could hear their names called on Saturday. Here are 20 prospects the Patriots could target. Jaylin Lane, WR, 5’11 191, Virginia……
It did not take long for Ansonia to find the program’s next football coach. Two weeks after legendary coach Tom Brockett stepped away, Ansonia hired a familiar face to replace in assistant coach John Mihalko. A native of Shelton, Connecticut and a graduate of Trinity College, Mihalko, 39, is a currently a history teacher at Ansonia and has served as the program’s offensive line coach for the past 11 seasons…….