This signing day, we will once again track and give a quick scouting report on the players from Massachusetts who are signing with FBS programs.
We will do this in alphabetical order, and do our best to represent how they are ranked by the various recruiting services.
This is the list we have compiled, but if we missed anyone, let us know.
And here they are . . .
Cooper Ackerman, DE, Shrewsbury, 6-4, 240 — UConn
Ackerman is a player who UConn targeted early in the process. A big defensive end with good mobility and agility, Ackerman can bend around the corner and create havoc in the backfield. Ackerman has been committed to UConn for a while and has plenty of potential.
Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder, DL, Butler CC, 6-6, 297 — Kansas State
Alcorn-Crowder is a big defensive lineman who had plenty of interest from around the country. He had offers from Florida, USC, South Carolina, Miami, Mississippi State, Houston, and more. Not many Massachusetts natives go out to Butler, but it worked out for Alcorn-Crowder.
Liam Andrews, DE, Dexter, 6-5, 260 — Penn State
Andrews is one of the most highly-recruited players in this class, and is a consensus four-star recruit for coach Casey Day. Andrews really had a choice between a top offensive tackle or defensive end. But he chose defense, and will play there in Happy Valley.
Grayson Baker, TE, Wachusett, 6-7, 240 — Army
One of the more underrated recruits in the area, Baker set himself apart at Wachusett as a big tight end who is also a threat after the catch. As soon as Baker gets the ball, he turns and gets downhill in a hurry. Baker is also a talented blocker and complete player.
Theo Batchelder, OT, The Hun School (NJ), 6-6, 295 — Old Dominion
This prospect did an excellent job of improving himself and turning himself in to a Division 1 player. He started his career at Pingree, then moved on to the Hun School. Batchelder has become more athletic, and with his big frame, can have success at old Dominion.
Charlie Comella, ATH, Xaverian, 6-1, 175 — Boston College
Unfortunately, we never got to see the best of Comella, as he was injured twice this season. Comella can make his mark either as a wide receiver or defensive back. In his previous experience for the Hawks, Comella showed a high football IQ and great ball skills.
Ty Curran, ATH, St, Thomas More, 5-11, 185 — Ball State
Curran might count as a Connecticut recruit because he played at St. Thomas More. But this is a Chelmsford native who also spent time at Deerfield. Like Comella, Curran could play offense or defense, but we like him as a receiver with the ball in his hands.
Andrew Dufault, LS, Xaverian, 6-2, 260 — Penn State
Although Dufault was one of the better linemen at Xaverian, he really makes his mark as a recruit as a longsnapper. Dufault is truly one of the best in the country at that position. It will be fun to see how quickly he gets on the field there.
Brett Elliott, TE, BB&N, 6-5, 230 — Duke
Elliott had a strong career at BB&N, and made his mark as one of the top tight end prospects in New England. Elliott looks bigger than 230 in person, and is rugged player with very good hands. He knows how to pick up yards after the catch, and he can block well, too.
Henry Hasselbeck, QB, Xaverian, 6-3, 180 — UCLA
Simply put, Hasselbeck was the best player in the state this year. On a team that was battered by injuries, Hasselbeck led Xaverian to a D1 state title. He’s a good passer, but also a standout runner with 4.5 speed in the 40-yard dash. He fits in perfectly with what UCLA coach Chip Kelly wants in a QB.
Guerby Lambert, OT, Catholic Memorial, 6-6, 280 — Notre Dame
Lambert was a top-100, four-star recruit according to 247sports.com. Lambert is still relatively new to football, so his upside is enormous. Lambert has great length and wingspan, and a former soccer player who has terrific athleticism. The Irish are getting a good one.
Cameron Monteiro, WR, Brockton, 6-3, 180 — Pittsburgh
One of the best pure athletes in the country, Monteiro made plays at Brockton both as a quarterback and a single-wing quarterback. Blessed with size and 4.4 speed, Monteiro is a big play waiting to happen. Pittsburgh locked him up in the offseason and is getting a playmaker.
Jonathan Monteiro, WR, Xaverian, 6-2, 185 — Liberty
Monteiro had a monster senior year, and even though it was cut short by injury, he still made big contributions. A fast receiver with good size and hands, Monteiro was a dominant presence for the Hawks. He has the chance to play early at Liberty.
Miles O’Neill, QB, The Hun School (NJ), 6-5, 225 — Texas A&M
One of the more rapid ascents of any quarterback in this class, O’Neill is from Marblehead, but transferred to Hun this year. O’Neill is a big, pocket passer with a huge arm. He had a terrific season for Hun, and has a bright future ahead of him at A&M.
Ryan Puglisi, QB, Avon Old Farms (Conn.), 6-4, 210 — Georgia
When you are picked to become the next big quarterback recruit to the University of Georgia, chances are you are pretty good. Puglisi transferred to Avon Old Farms from Lawrence Academy a couple of years ago, and has a chance to compete for the starting job in Athens.
Dante Reno, QB, Cheshire Academy (Conn.), 6-1, 216 — South Carolina
Ever since he was a freshman at Tantasqua Regional, Reno has been considered one of the top quarterback recruits in not just Massachusetts, but the country. The son of Yale coach Tony Reno, Dante has a massive upside with great mechanics.
Clemens Richter, TE, Berkshire, 6-6, 230 — UConn
A bit of an under-the-radar signing for the Huskies, Richter is from Germany. More and more teams are reaching out to Europe for players like Richter. He has good size, can add more to his frame, and can split out wide and hurt defenses that way.
Keith Sarkodieh, CB, Worcester Academy, 6-2, 190 — UMass
This Worcester native has bounced around a little, but has found a home in Amherst. Sarkodieh played some at St. John’s of Shrewsbury, but finished his career at Worcester Academy. He has good length and is a nice fit for Don Brown’s defense.
Joshua Schuetzmann, OT, Williston Northampton, 6-7, 285 — Old Dominion
This is a lineman with good length, and a player who will get better with further development in a college program. Schuetzmann is a bit of a diamond in the rough, who did well at Williston. He might not start early, but can get there with time.
Dominic Silvia, OL, Dexter, 6-6, 320 — Charlotte
Siliva is one of the biggest linemen you will find in this class. Simply put, Silvia is a mauler, and could be an immediate asset to the run game at Charlotte. Dexter had one of the best lines in the NEPSAC, and Silvia was one of the biggest reasons why.
Triston Ward, WR, Deerfield, 6-1, 190 — Virginia
Ward was one of the top playmakers in the NEPSAC in his time at Deerfield. He is a big receiver with good speed, good hands, and the ability to get open. This is someone who can hurt you once he gets in the open field. A good signing for the Cavaliers.
CJ Williams, OT, Deerfield, 6-6, 350 — Vanderbilt
Another huge lineman, this one from a Deerfield team that was one of the best in New England. Williams blocks out the sun with his size, but more than that, he is just beginning to scratch the surface of his potential. His best days are ahead of him.