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…….
Courtesy of URI Athletics Carson Primrose was an all conference player at Sacred Heart before to transfer to the University of Rhode Island prior to last season. Primrose was starting to garner attention locally and nationally and really made a name for himself this past season finishing with 17 solo tackles and four sacks. The Pennsylvania native has a high motor and a work ethic to match. The coaching staffs…
The Patriots are scheduled to have three picks on day two and could use them to address needs but to also add players who can develop and add depth. With the nine picks in this draft, the Patriots could go in a myriad of directions on day two. Here are 20 players that they have spoken with in the pre-draft process that fit what they look for in players. Aireontae……
Every team in the NFL simulates a series of mock drafts in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft. They play out all of the different scenarios that could take place. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged last week that the team has been running through their simulations recently. Here are five simulations regarding the fourth overall pick and what the Patriots may do and the logic behind it. Simulation……
Courtesy of UConn Athletics UConn defensive tackle Jelani Stafford is a great story of perseverance and commitment. The former Youngstown State defensive tackle has dealt with his fair share of adversity and through it all, he has stayed focused on his goal of playing college football and earning a college degree. Stafford has been an integral part of the Huskies front seven the past two season but he has also…