Boston College football continues its strong spring in recruiting by securing a commitment from Xaverian linebacker and athlete Michael Harden Jr.
Harden, a core piece of the 2027 recruiting class, announced his decision via social media shortly after an impactful official visit to Chestnut Hill and a strong camp performance earlier in the month.
AP PHOTO/ GREG COOPER While quarterback Drake Maye is undeniably the centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ franchise, a championship-caliber roster requires a dominant supporting cast. Building around a young signal-caller means establishing elite protection, dynamic playmakers, and a defense capable of shutting down high-powered offenses. Here are the 10 most important Patriots after Drake Maye, ranked by their impact on the team’s success. 1. Will Campbell, OT: Protecting Maye’s…
On the day Boston College picked one commitment from one local recruit, they lost another one. Catholic Memorial 2028 athlete/quarterback Ramar Thomas announced that he is decommitting from Boston College.
Thomas announced his decision on X.
Brockton High School has hired Mike Norman Jr. as the program’s new head football coach. Norman was on staff as the freshmen coach and graduated from Brockton High School in 2019. He played defensive back at Stonehill College.
When we spoke with Norman, he told us he is excited about the opportunity to lead his alma mater.
Courtesy of Illinois University The New England Patriots took a calculated, aggressive gamble during the 2026 NFL Draft when they packaged multiple draft assets to slide up to the 55th overall pick for Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas. He was billed as the quintessential Mike Vrabel defender: powerful, violent at the point of attack, and boasting a decorated collegiate résumé featuring twenty-seven career sacks. Yet, as the calendar trickles deep…
Bishop Guertin is one of the Division One program’s to watch in New Hampshire this fall. With a strong senior class returning and a good group of underclassman, Anthony Nalen’s squad is ready to make some noise and make a run to a championship. The Cardinals proved they can hang with the Bedford’s, Nashua North’s and Pinkerton’s of the world last season. Now they want to show that they can be in that company moving forward.
Former Xaverian standout and current Avon Old Farms wide receiver Christian McIntyre announced on Friday evening that he is committing to the University of Ohio. We spoke with Christian on why Ohio was the right school for him.
NEFJ: Why did you commit to Ohio? What made the school and program appealing to you? CM: “Ohio is a gritty program that wins big football games and doesn’t lose at home. I want to play for a winning program that’s going to develop me. Coach Hauser and all of the Coaches showed me everything I needed to see on my official visit and the decision was a no brainer. The players and people care about winning. The support from the school to the football team is also amazing.
By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent LEOMINSTER – Friday special night for fans of Massachusetts high school football. The 11th Annual Joseph R. Mewhiney Chapter All-Star Classic took place at historic Doyle Field in Leominster. Facing off were select seniors from the Midland-Wachusett League and Central Massachusetts Atlantic Conference merged with the Catholic Conference. The annual meeting is a great cause and all proceeds during the event go to the Joseph…
CHESTNUT HILL – For about six hours on Thursday afternoon, high school players and coaches from six different states converged on Boston College for the now annual 7on-7 tournament. In an event that’s sort of become a final ‘hurrah’ of sorts to end the spring, the entire Eagles’ staff hosted 32 teams from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. Teams were guaranteed at least three games…
Boston College Football’s recruiting surge this summer continued this week with another handful of commitments.
The Eagles staff placed a heavy premium on boosting line depth, keeping local talent home, and expanding their geographic footprint with key defensive and offensive playmakers.