Recruiting – New England Football Journal®

Recruiting Visit: Devin Boles, EDGE, Phillips Exeter Academy

July 5, 2025

Courtesy of Devin Boles I had a chance to chat with former Londonderry standout and Phillips Exeter Academy EDGE Devin Boles recently. We talked about Devin’s off-season thus far, his recruitment and what he is looking for in a school. Some good stuff here. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to getting yourself ready for the upcoming season? DB: “Great,…

Catching up with Charlie Hanifin after his commitment to West Virginia

July 1, 2025

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Image courtesy of Charlie Hanafin We had an opportunity to chat with Dexter-Southfield athlete Charlie Hanafin after his recent commitment to West Virginia. Hanafin joins his brother Shane (B.C) and Ronan (Clemson) who also play division one football. Charlie says he will lean heavily on their experience to guide his own. Here is what Charlie had to say about his commitment to West Virginia, what it means to him and…

Underclassmen Spotlight: Brian Waller-Reitano, OL/DL, Central Catholic

June 28, 2025

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We recently had a chat with one of the top lineman in the Class of 2027, Brian Waller-Reitano of Central Catholic. Waller-Reitano is a smart, hard working and motivated young man who wants to be great and understand the importance of playing at Central Catholic as his father and grandfather played in the program as well. Waller-Reitano got a lot of people’s attention at the recent MVC Showcase and that…

Catching up with Taft DT Jude Okeleke after his commitment to Temple

June 27, 2025

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We got a chance recently to talk with Taft’s Jude Okeleke after his recent commitment to Taft. Here is what Jude had to say about why he committed to the Owls and what it means to him. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Temple? What made the school and the program the right fit for you? JO: “I believe in the Temple coaching staff, especially Coach Dudzinski and Coach Calhoun….

St. Sebastian’s tackle Marky Walbridge commits to Michigan

June 26, 2025

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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…

Catching up with Tabor Academy OT Ahman Williams after his commitment to Central Florida

June 22, 2025

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Courtesy of Ahman Williams We had the pleasure of talking to Randolph native and Tabor Academy offensive lineman Ahman Williams after his recent commitment to Central Florida. Williams was engaging and open about why he chose UCF, the role his family played in the decision and how his father’s loss and his faith impacted his decision. Here is our conversation with Ahman. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Central Florida?…

Underclassmen Spotlight: Isaiah Rogers, RB, Springfield Central

June 18, 2025

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Courtesy of IsaiahRogers/X We recently had a chance to talk to Springfield Central running back Isaiah Rogers. Rogers, one of the top running backs in New England shared with us how he got into football, why he plays running back and he shared his favorite meal, what he listens to pregame and his goals for this season. Here’s our conversation with Isaiah Rogers. NEFJ: Talk about your football journey. When…

Catching Up with Milton Academy’s Jesse Giddings after his commitment to James Madison

June 17, 2025

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We caught up with Milton Academy offensive lineman Jesse Giddings to discuss his recent commitment to James Madison and why he chose Bob Chesney and the Dukes. Here is what Jesse had to say about his recent commitment, why he chose JMU and how Milton Academy helped him get there. NEFJ: Why did you commit to JMU? What made the school and the program the right fit for you? JG:…

Catching Up with Choate’s Tanner Raymond after his commitment to Rutgers

June 16, 2025

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We had a chance to chat with Choate Rosemary Hall’s Tanner Raymond about his commitment to Rutgers. Tanner talked about what went into the decision and what he envisions for himself at Rutgers Here is our conversation with Tanner Raymond. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Rutgers? What made the school and the program the right fit for you? TR: “Rutgers has an amazing community and amazing Coaching staff. I…

Recruiting Round-Up: Natick RedHawks

June 16, 2025

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We got a chance to catch up with Natick High School Head Football Coach Mark Mortarelli for this installment of the Recruiting Visit. Natick has several talented players returning to a team that should contend for a Bay State League title and make a deep playoff run. All are players college coaches should be paying attention to. Here are some RedHawks college coaches need to know about. Prospects to Watch…

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