Transfer Portal – New England Football Journal®

Former Bishop Hendricken & Pitt QB David Lynch coming back to New England with Holy Cross commitment

January 9, 2026

Image courtesy of Pitt Athletics Just a few years ago, David Lynch was one of the best quarterbacks in the country while playing down in Rhode Island at Bishop Hendricken, closing his career with a championship. He followed that up with another title at one of the most elite football schools in the country, IMG Academy. For the next three years, Lynch spent his time in the Pitt QB room,……

Offensive lineman Theo Bachelder talks transfer portal decision & what’s next

January 8, 2026

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Image courtesy of Old Dominion Athletics When Marblehead native and offensive lineman Theo Bachelder was coming out of high school after his final season at The Hun School following incredible success at Pingree, he had interest from 20+ programs. The majority of the 17 programs in New England as well as others across the country wanted his services. Eventually, Bachelder settled on Old Dominion University. The last two seasons, he…

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……

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……

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……

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……

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……

Brady Olson Commits to Central Connecticut State

December 19, 2023

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Former Milford and UMass quarterback Brady Olson announced on Monday evening that he is committing to Central Connecticut State University. Olson entered the portal at the end of last month, looking for an opportunity to compete for a starting job, the right fit academically and a place close to home. He believes he found that school in Central Connecticut State. “CCSU was close to home which is always a big……

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……

Eagles get a big portal commitment from 6-5 WR Jerand Bradley

December 19, 2023

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A busy week of recruiting continues at the Heights ahead of tomorrow’s national signing day. Boston College picked a big commitment from Texas Tech transfer wide receiver Jerand Bradley. The 6-5 220 pound Bradley has two years of eligibility left. He was a three star recruit coming of high school, hailing from Desoto, Texas. Bradley held offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Nebraska, Purdue, Duke, Arizona and several other schools before he……

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