Transfer Portal

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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Former Harvard OT Jacob Rizy commits to Florida State

January 25, 2024
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Another day, another Harvard lineman commits to an ACC school. This time it is offensive tackle Jacob Rizy who announced last night that he has committed to Florida State as a graduate transfer. Rizy, an alum of Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut started the past two seasons for the Crimson earning second team All-Ivy League honors in 2022 and first team All-Ivy League honors in 2023. Rizy started 20…

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Transfer portal hurting high school recruits

January 9, 2024
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The transfer portal has unequivocally changed college football. But what many local coaches are talking about now, is how the portal, which facilitates the transfer of college players to new schools, is now impacting the recruitment of high school players. And, right now, the effects are negative, and hurting that high school player’s prospects, whether it is at the FBS, FCS, Division 2, or Division 3 level. Just quickly, to……

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Catching up with Zevi Eckhaus following his commitment to Washington State

January 9, 2024
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Image courtesy of Bryant Athletics Former Bryant quarterback Zevi Eckhaus announced on Saturday night that he has committed to Washington State University. After three seasons on Smithfield, he heads west with the hopes of getting the opportunity to start at a Power 5 school. Eckhaus completed 238 of 379 passes (62.8%) for 2,907 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions, He leaves Smithfield as arguably the school’s most prolific passer. He…

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Portal Profile: Devon Marshall, Cornerback

December 22, 2023
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We had an opportunity to chat with former Catholic Memorial standout and Villanova Wildcat Devon Marshall about entering the transfer portal. Marshall has two years of eligibility left after playing in nine games in 2022 and 11 games in 2023. He finished last season with 34 solo tackles and 13 assisted tackles. Marshall helped lead Catholic Memorial to the Division 2 State Championship in 2021 and was named Catholic Conference…

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Portal Profile: Chris Domercant, Wide Receiver

December 19, 2023
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  We caught up with former Bellingham standout and Stonehill wide receiver Chris Domercant. Domercant entered the transfer portal on December 4th and currently has nine offers. UMass, UNH and URI have all offered Domercant. At 6-2 190, Domercant has terrific size and is an explosive athlete who can create separation versus man or zone coverage. He wins one on one and can high point the ball and make plays…

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Former Everett standout Syeed Gibbs commits to Georgia Tech

December 18, 2023
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Former Everett standout and URI Rams cornerback Syeed Gibbs has committed to Georgia Tech. Gibbs entered the portal on November 29th. Gibbs totaled 52 tackles, three tackles for loss, six pass breakups, and three interceptions this season. He has three years of eligibility remaining. https://twitter.com/gibbs_syeed/status/1736439554062623127 Gibbs played his high school ball at Everett High School where he excelled as an athlete on both sides of the ball. He moved to…

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Portal Profile: Brady Olson, Quarterback

December 16, 2023
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Former UMass quarterback Brady Olson entered the transfer portal on December 4th. He has two years of eligibility left. Olson committed to UMass out of Milford High School where he was a three star prospect who played for his uncles, Dale and Dana Olson. Olson appeared in 19 games in his career at UMass. He completed 181-of-368 passes for 1,936 yards, 10 touchdown passes and 16 interceptions.  We got a…

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