Recruiting

Recruiting Roundup: Walpole

February 29, 2024
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Walpole had a season in 2023 worthy of its rich tradition. The Timberwolves made it to the D3 state title game and lost to Milton at Gillette Stadium. During the season, Walpole earned a win over Milton, and others over Milford, Weymouth, Mansfield, Wellesley, Braintree, Hingham, Shrewsbury, and Wachusett. Basically, if you’re telling the story of strong football programs in Massachusetts, you cannot leave out Walpole. Even despite losing some……

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Recruiting Roundup: Milton Academy

February 22, 2024
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It is no secret that New England is quickly becoming a hotbed for quarterbacks. And for as many as there are across the region, one of the best — and in some evaluators’ eyes, the very best — might be a class of 2026 product. That player is Milton Academy’s Qur’an McNeill. He started varsity for the first time this past season. And with McNeill’s combination of size, athleticism, accuracy,……

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Matty Augustine of Brunswick picks Notre Dame

February 20, 2024
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Yet another blue-chip offensive linemen picked Notre Dame today when Brunswick’s Matty Augustine committed to the Fighting Irish. Augustine, a three-star prospect according to 247sports.com, is the second-ranked player of any position in Connecticut for the 2025 class. The number one player, Choate offensive tackle Will Black, is also committed to Notre Dame. The Irish are simply dominating offensive linemen in New England. Notre Dame also has the commitment of…

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Recruiting Roundup: Needham

February 15, 2024
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In 2021 and 2022, the Needham football program had a pair of uncharacteristic down years with losing records. Boy, that did not last long, did it? Last season, Needham posted a 10-2 record that included a run to the D1 state semifinals, where the Rockets lost a close game to eventual state champion Xaverian. The only other loss was to another state champion, D3 winner Milton in Bay State Conference……

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Recruiting Roundup: Choate

February 10, 2024
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LJ Spinnato has things rolling pretty well over at Choate. This past fall, Choate went 9-0, which included a NEPSAC bowl win over Phillips Exeter. Under Spinnato, Choate has been one of the top programs in New England, sending players to every level of college football. We spoke with Spinnato this week to get the rundown on some of his top players as the offseason heats up. One player who……

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Former Brown receiver Graham Walker commits to Rice

February 5, 2024
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Image courtesy of Brown Athletics Former Brown wide receiver Graham Walker announced on social media on Sunday evening at he is committing to Rice University as a post graduate transfer. The 6-3 215 pound Walker played at Avon Old Farms prior to his career at Brown. He had an exceptional high school career and followed that up with a terrific career at Brown. Walker caught 44 passes for 515 yards…

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Former LaSalle standout Jamezell Lassiter commits to Vanderbilt

February 5, 2024
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Former LaSalle standout Jamezell Lassiter has committed to Vanderbilt. Lassiter played for Brian Barbato at Deerfield Academy last season. Lassiter is a 5-8 190 pound running back who is versatile. He is a three down back who can make plays both as a runner and as a receiver out of the back field. After a terrific four year career playing for Geoff Marcone at LaSalle, Lassiter prepped and the move…

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One month into 2024, the New England football scene looks much different

February 1, 2024
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We often tell people there is no offseason with New England Football Journal, but even we can’t believe how much has already happened in the last four weeks or so. We’re 31 days into 2024 and things have completely turned upside down. First, Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney leaves after an incredible run with the program, winning five straight Patriot League titles and restoring the pride back in the……

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Recruiting Roundup: Wayland

January 31, 2024
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Wayland coach Scott Parseghian just finished his 23rd season coaching the Warriors. He knows players like Max Dresens don’t just pass through the hallways every season. Dresens is a class of 2025 running back and linebacker who is turning into quite the prospect for either side. At 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, Dresens rushed for 1,762 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior. He also caught two touchdown passes. On defense, Dresens……

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