NFL Draft: Local UDFA Signings and Camp Invites

April 27, 2025

Several local products or players who previously played in New England have either signed with teams as undrafted free agents or gotten mini camp tryouts.  Here is our most updated list. We will add to it as we get more names. As always, if we missed someone or you have a tip, please feel free to email us at [email protected] Jack Conley, OT (Boston College) signed with the New England…

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Buffalo Bills select Chase Lundt with Pick 206 of the NFL Draft

April 26, 2025

Courtesy of UConn Athletics The Buffalo Bills drafted former UConn offensive tackle Chase Lundt in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Lundt was drafted with Pick 206.  Lundt was a four year starter for the Huskies, starting 49 games. Lundt only missed one game in his college career. According to Pro Football Focus, Lundt was also one of five offensive tackles this past season to allow less than 10…

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Drew Kendall selected 168th overall by the defending Super Bowl champs

April 26, 2025

Drew Kendall became the 227th Boston College player to be selected in the NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon. Around 3:00 p.m., Kendall head his name called by the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round. Kendall (at the time with two rounds remaining) became the third BC player taken this weekend, extending a streak of 11 straight years where the Eagles have had at least one player selected. Kendall……

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BC’s Ozzy Trapilo heading to Chicago after Bears select him 56th overall

April 25, 2025

The Bears just got some more help for Caleb Williams. Former BC High star and Norwell native Ozzy Trapilo is the newest Chicago Bear, drafted 56th overall in the second round on Friday night. Trapilo should be an instant starter at either right or left tackle for the Bears and at 6’8,” 320ish lbs., Trapilo brings immediate size and agility to that O-line room. It’s also worth noting that former…

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BC’s Donovan Ezeiruaku headed to Dallas as 44th overall pick

April 25, 2025

The quarterbacks in the NFC East may start losing sleep soon. Donovan Ezeiruaku is headed to Dallas after the Cowboys took him 44th overall in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Ezeiruaku had 16.5 sacks last season, was a consensus First Team All-American and won the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. The pairing of Ezeiruaku and Micah Parsons automatically becomes one of – if not…

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Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Arsheen Jiles, CB, UMass

April 24, 2025

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…

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Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Drew Kendall, C, Boston College

April 24, 2025

If an NFL team is looking for someone who knows what it takes to play center at a high level and a true culture guy, look no further than Drew Kendall. The former Noble & Greenough standout played 38 games in four years at BC, including 13 each of the last two seasons. Kendall may not bowl teams over with his size, but his football IQ, ability to connect with…

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Meet your local draft prospects: Neto Okpala, EDGE, Boston College

April 24, 2025

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…

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Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Cole Birdow, OT, Merrimack

April 24, 2025

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…

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Meet your local draft prospects: WR Jakobie Keeney-James

April 24, 2025

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…

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