The Patriots have had an undrafted free agent make the roster in 22 of the last 23 years. They place an emphasis on signing undrafted free agents. With the 2026 class officially signed, several prospects have a legitimate path to the 53-man roster based on positional depth and specialized skill sets. Here is the breakdown of the 2026 Patriots UDFA class, ranked by their likelihood of making the team. 1….
Catching up with Pingree’s Jon Panagou after commitment to Maryland
We recently had a chance to chat with Pingree’s Jon Panagou about his commitment to Maryland and why he chose to enroll early to the program.
Hunter Henry eager to see Drake Maye take next step in 2026
Image courtesy of Associated Press FOXBOROUGH – Hunter Henry stepped to the podium inside the new workroom at the New Balance Athletics Center all smiles on Tuesday. The now six-year Patriots tight end took questions for about seven or eight minutes from some assembled media as the team continues to go through the early portions of voluntary offseason workouts. Henry touched on various things like the sting of the Super…
2nd ‘A Shot For Life’ football event in Connecticut another smashing success
All images courtesy of Scott Sulkazi By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent WEST HARTFORD — Around a year ago, Mike Sloninia, CEO/owner of A Shot For Life (a non-profit organization that funds cancer research initiatives) introduced the ASFL initiative to high school football in Connecticut. Slonina, a Massachusetts native, started the A Shot For Life organization 15 years ago when he found out his mother was diagnosed with cancer. This led…
Bowry, Taylor, Bond & Hutchins getting drafted is a good sign for BC
When Jude Bowry, Logan Taylor, Lewis Bond, and Quintayvious Hutchins all heard their names called this weekend in the NFL Draft, it provided the kind of institutional momentum that Boston College Football needed. Something a winning record cannot achieve alone.
Catching up with Brian Waller-Reitano after his commitment to Navy
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Brian Waller- Reitano after his commitment to Navy. The Central Catholic standout had plenty to say about why he committed to the Naval Academy and why it is a great opportunity for him.
‘The League’ unofficially kicks off with jamboree
By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent MALDEN- Spring is truly here. In an unofficial sign, The League kicked off its season with a jamboree before official games begin next week. “It was kind of our last dress rehearsal before the games actually start next week, so we call this our jamboree. It’s like a combination of inside run, seven on seven, and then some 11-on-11 button up stuff and it was good,”…
Local UDFA Signings Tracker
Joe Fagnano signed with the Baltimore Ravens. We are tracking all of the local college football UDFA signings so far. Here is what we have. UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano has signed a UDFA deal with the Ravens. UPDATE: Fagnano signed a three year deal with the Ravens. URI EDGE A.J Pena is attending rookie minicamp with the Baltimore Ravens. Yale running back Josh Pitsenberger has signed a UDFA deal with…
UMass spring game recap
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – A cool spring afternoon at McGuirk Alumni Stadium was the setting for the 2026 UMass Football Spring Game in Amherst, Massachusetts. Unlike last year’s event that featured a Team Maroon vs. Team White format, this year was a lot simpler with four quarters, a running clock, and an offensive vs. defensive unit without points. Across 13 total drives, fans saw four touchdowns and…
URI takes spring football game on the road.
NARRAGANSETT, RI- URI took spring practice on the road on Saturday morning at Narragansett High School. The Rams played The Rams defense proved to be impenetrable when it mattered most, fending off the offense in two critical goal-line stands to secure a 24-14 victory in the annual Spring Game.