By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspondent There is plenty of talent in the draft pool at the Edge position for all schemes. The Patriots have bigger priorities, but it never hurts to add more talent in the pass-rush game. Abdul Carter, 6’3 250, Penn State The Good: Athleticism pops off the chart. Great bend. High motor. Comfortable dropping back into coverage. Respects run game and tackles well. Plenty of variety as……
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspondent The biggest need in the draft for the Patriots is clear; it’s tackle. All signs are pointing towards New England drafting one early and the first player on the list is seeming like the pick at No. 4 as we inch closer to the draft. Will Campbell, 6’6 319, Louisiana State The Good: Great fundamentals. Outstanding footwork. Mirrors rushers with ease. Hand placement is good….
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspondent Before the start of free agency, the interior defensive line was one of the weakest position groups for the Patriots. Not anymore. New England swooped in and signed Milton Williams to anchor the front line and Christian Barmore seems ready to roll, but there’s no certainty he will be able to return to his former self in full. With Mike Vrabel now at the helm, how…
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…
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspondent The wide receiver position is obviously still in need of an upgrade for the Patriots heading into the start of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. Here’s a deeper look into several intriguing options New England could end up with, including the name everyone’s talking about: Travis Hunter, 6’0 188, Colorado The Good: Raw prospect with uber-athleticism. Tracking skills and ability to high-point catches stands…
Silver took home the CAA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024, as well as First Team All-CAA and All-New England Team honors. He was also a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, presented to the FCS national defensive player of the year. He was also a semifinalist for the Ted Hendricks Award, which honors the top defensive end among all levels of college football. Plain and simple, Silver…
The Trapilo name has been well-known in these parts for a long time after a stellar career at BC High, but it’s about to be even more nationally-known. Trapilo is almost a lock to be taken anywhere from late in the first round to early-to-mid second round of the NFL Draft this coming weekend and he’ll be a steal for whoever snags him. At 6’8,” 316lbs., Trapilo has the ability…
Since his first year at Stonehill in 2022, Jermaine Corbett has been a problem for FCS defenses. Corbett – a Long branch, NJ native – ran for 774 yards and nine touchdowns on 123 carries for the Skyhawks in 2022. In 2023, he followed that up with an 885-yard season and nine touchdowns once again on 190 carries. After transferring to Merrimack, Corbett broke the 1,000-yard mark, rushing for 1,058…
Former New Canaan standout Jack Conley is known for his versatility. The 6’7 330 pound Conley can play both guard and tackle spots. He is ultimate teammate in that regard. He will do whatever it takes for his team to win. All-ACC honorable mention in 2024, Conley started all 12 regular season games at right guard. He finished his career tied for most games played (60) and consecutive games played (60)…
Courtesy of UConn Athletics We had the opportunity to catch up with UConn defensive back Malik Dixon-Williams and talk to him prior to next week’s draft. Malik was a multiyear starter for the Huskies and one of the leaders of the defense. He can play at all three levels and impact a game. Dixon-Williams is a mature young man ready to step into an NFL locker room and compete for…