Courtesy of the New England Patriots The Patriots selected LSU left tackle Will Campbell with their first round pick on Thursday night. Campbell to the Patriots was universally expected as he had been projected to be their pick for weeks. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, VP of Football Ops Eliot Wolf and front office executive Ryan Cowden were part of a contingent that visited and worked out Campbell last week at…
Patriots take Will Campbell 4th overall
FOXBOROUGH – Drake Maye’s life on the football field just got a lot safer. As has been the consensus for a while now, the Patriots did in fact take LSU tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night. While offensive line isn’t always the sexiest pick, protecting Maye was priority No. 1 in the draft process. Campbell is ready to put his life…
Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Arsheen Jiles, CB, UMass
UMass cornerback Arsheen Jiles has had an interesting path to the NFL. After a decorated career at Sacred Heart, Jiles transferred to URI before transferring to UMass. Jiles profiles as a nickel or dime corner who can also play field corner. He has above average coverage skills and ball skills. Jiles finished his career with 5 career interceptions and 94 career tackles. Get to know cornerback Arsheen Jiles. NEFJ: When…
NEFJ’s Final Patriots Mock Draft
LSU Athletics Our one and only Patriots mock draft is here. Here’s how we used the Patriots nine picks this weekend. Round 1 Pick 4: Will Campbell, OT, LSU: Get over the wingspan and arm length. Campbell has the length, physical tools and leadership qualities you look for in a player. He is the right pick for a Patriots team in desperate need of an alpha along the offensive line. ……
Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Drew Kendall, C, Boston College
If an NFL team is looking for someone who knows what it takes to play center at a high level and a true culture guy, look no further than Drew Kendall. The former Noble & Greenough standout played 38 games in four years at BC, including 13 each of the last two seasons. Kendall may not bowl teams over with his size, but his football IQ, ability to connect with…
Meet your local draft prospects: Neto Okpala, EDGE, Boston College
Courtesy of Boston College Athletics Neto Okpala appeared in 42 games for the Eagles during his career at Boston College. Okpala is an explosive edge rusher plays with good lean and bend and has upside on and off the ball. Meet Boston College edge Neto Okpala. NEFJ: When did you start playing football? NO: “Started playing football in 8th grade my first position was OL.. it’s funny bc in 9th…
Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Cole Birdow, OT, Merrimack
Cole Birdow started his career at Old Dominion as a defensive lineman before transferring to Merrimack where he was converted to an offensive tackle by former coach Dan Curran. Meet Merrimack offensive lineman Cole Birdow. NEFJ: When did you start playing football? CB: ” I started playing football when I was 5 years old and fell in love with the game since then.” NEFJ: What do you love about the…
Meet your local draft prospects: WR Jakobie Keeney-James
Courtesy of JKJ X Jakobie Keeney-James transferred into UMass from Eastern Washington. The Redlands, California native transitioned into the program seamlessly catching 50 passes for 839 yards and 6 touchdowns last season. James ran a blistering 4.37 forty at his pro day. Get to know Jakobie Keeney-James NEFJ: When did you start playing football? JKJ: “I started playing football when I was 11 years old, I was playing 2k11 and my…
20 players the Patriots could draft on Day 3
The Patriots have five picks on day three but that number could change with with trades. Day three is an opportunity to add depth and developmental talent to the roster. The Patriots have met with a lot of day three prospects and potential undrafted free agents. Some of them could hear their names called on Saturday. Here are 20 prospects the Patriots could target. Jaylin Lane, WR, 5’11 191, Virginia……
Ansonia promotes assistant coach John Mihalko to replace Tom Brockett as next football coach
It did not take long for Ansonia to find the program’s next football coach. Two weeks after legendary coach Tom Brockett stepped away, Ansonia hired a familiar face to replace in assistant coach John Mihalko. A native of Shelton, Connecticut and a graduate of Trinity College, Mihalko, 39, is a currently a history teacher at Ansonia and has served as the program’s offensive line coach for the past 11 seasons…….