St. Sebastian’s tackle Marky Walbridge commits to Michigan

June 26, 2025

For years now – really ever since Don Brown was the defensive coordinator – the Michigan football program has come to Massachusetts for some elite talent, particularly up front. After Zak Zinter became a household name from BB&N a few years ago during his time at Michigan, another ISL player is heading to Ann Arbor to hopefully follow in his footsteps. St. Sebastian’s tackle Marky Walbridge officially decided on the……

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South wins 63rd edition of Harry Agganis All-Star Game behind Buettler’s MVP performance

June 26, 2025

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff LYNN — Swampscott’s Henry Buettler earned MVP on Wednesday night as the South squad defeated the North 21-6 at the 63rd annual Harry Agganis All Star football game. For many players on the field, the game at Manning field was their final time putting on a football uniform. Buettler – who is set to attend Boston University in the fall – was one of those…

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Patriots brining back offensive tackle Yasir Durant

June 24, 2025

While this is the quietest time of the year for the NFL, the Patriots still made a little bit of news on Tuesday afternoon. The team officially announced the signing of a familiar face in tackle Yasir Durant. Durant was a part of the Patriots back in 2021, appearing in seven games and starting in one of them. He’s played in just 19 games total since 2020, spending that year…

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BC goes international with latest 2026 pickup

June 22, 2025

As if the good vibes surrounding the 2026 recruiting class weren’t good enough already, the staff got a whopper on Sunday night. German native Bruno Werner – who is part of the NFL Academy program for European players – announced his commitment to BC on social media around 7:00 p.m. after he was one of 13 players on an official visit to Chestnut Hill this weekend. Werner is the 22nd…

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Bedford’s Mekhi Volcy discusses commitment to BC

June 19, 2025

When you think Division 1 recruiting, you probably don’t think much about Bedford High School. But, when Boston College comes calling, all bets are off. Under-the-radar linebacker and soon-to-be senior Mekhi Volcy hasn’t had a ton of attention for football after missing time last year with an injury, but he’s done enough to catch the eyes of Bill O’Brien, Jonathan DiBiaso and the rest of the Eagles’ staff. So much…

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BC adds more commits from class of 2026 following successful OV weekends

June 16, 2025

That’s 17 and counting for Bill O’Brien and the BC staff. Following a few more successful official visit weekends in June, the Eagles picked up a handful of commitments over the last couple of weeks, upping the 2026 class total to 17. Oklahoma defensive back Da’Jon Green, Georgia running back Sedric Addison, Illinois D-lineman Gavin Neil and Florida receiver Kelvin ‘KB’ Brown Jr. all announced commitments to the Eagles via…

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North wins 47th Shriner’s Game in tight defensive battle

June 14, 2025

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff MEDFORD — The 47th annual Shriners game turned into a defensive battle with the North all stars grinding out a 7-6 victory over the South All Stars on Friday night. If you came to see offense Friday evening at Hormel Stadium, this game was not the one for it. However, if you love physical football, there was plenty on display. The stars were out and…

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Xaverian edge Dominic Funke continues to fall in love with BC after commitment

June 12, 2025

So, what does a guy who’s already committed to the most well-known local D1 program look for when visiting again? Dominic Funke – the big edge at Xaverian who has one year left with the Hawks – was back on campus last weekend along with 13 other players from the class of 2026 taking official visits. Funke had some of the biggest programs in the country knocking on his door,…

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Will Campbell enjoying working & growing with Doug Marrone and Josh McDaniels

June 12, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – While veteran players are off on vacation for the next five weeks until training camp starts, Patriots rookies will be sticking around for a while. There’s still a lot to learn in a short amount of time. Following Tuesday’s final official mandatory minicamp practice, the Pats’ most important rookie – left tackle Will Campbell – was asked about what these next few weeks will look like for him…

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