The NFL Combine kicks off today in Indianapolis with player workouts scheduled for later this week. Here is a list of players to watch. Some of these players may only interview and test but not work out. Some may not work out due to injury. Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi: Long corner who moves well and has high level ball skills. Looking forward to seeing how he performs during the pre-draft…
The NFL revealed the full list of 329 players who will have the biggest (and longest) job interview of their lives in Indianapolis during the NFL Combine. This year, BC and UConn will be waving the New England college football banner. The Eagles have four players going, while the Huskies have one. This year’s Combine is set for February 24th through March 3rd. The majority of the event also airs…
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – A thriller took place in Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday afternoon as the American team stole the game from the National team on the last play from scrimmage in the 76th Reese’s Senior Bowl, coming away with a 22-19 victory. Texas Christian University wide receiver Jack Bech – who was one of the biggest stories of the week – was on the…
The 76th annual Senior Bowl is on Saturday. Some of the best talent in college football is once again in Mobile. Several players in this game will make an impact as rookies. Here are 15 players to keep an eye on for the Patriots. Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College: Trapilo had a good week and impressed scouts in individual and team periods. He profiles more as a right tackle in…
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – Thursday marked the final day practice ahead of the 76th Reese’s Senior Bowl this Saturday. Several players that impressed over the course of the first two days decided to opt out, leaving more opportunities for other players to shine on a gloomy Alabama day. One player in particular caught the eye of the Patriots. Just like the rest of the week, most…
Boston College is known as O-Line U and this week, Jack Conley, Drew Kendall and Ozzy Trapilo are proving that Boston College is once again an offensive line factory. All three have had a great week of practice thus far. Conley and Kendall have turns heads at the East-West Shrine practices while Trapilo has garnered national attention at the Senior Bowl practices. Conley in particular has helped his draft stick…
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – Another day is in the books at the Senior Bowl. More standouts emerged while others are struggling to rise to the occasion. Following practice, Media Day was held at Mobile Convention Center where NEFJ had the chance to speak with several standouts so far. The National roster’s practice continued to be a lot more tantalizing than the American in terms of the…
The East-West Shrine Game is tonight in Arlington, Texas. Here are 15 players to watch for the Patriots. Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland, 6’1.5 318: Phillips had a good week of practice. Explosive with strong hands, he proved he can stick and stack blocks and shed and make plays. Phillips plays with good lean and bend as a pas rusher. Length could be an issue however. Hollis Pierce, OT, Rutgers, 6-8…
Courtesy of Middlebury College It is not everyday that a Division III college football player gets invited to a college all-star game, but Thomas Perry of Middlebury College is one of the few guys who has in recent years. Perry, a Killingworth, Connecticut native played his high school football at Haddam-Killingworth High School. He is hoping to join the likes of former Hobart offensive lineman Ali Marpet and former Wisconsin-Whitewater…
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – After a day of talking on Monday, players got to show off their on-field abilities for the first time as they took to Whitney Hancock Stadium for the first practice at the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Tuesday. It was a big day for New England players and multiple Patriots personnel members were in attendance to witness it. Newly appointed Patriots head coach…