UCONN ATHLETICS The Buffalo Bills selected UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell with the 125th overall pick in the fourth round. Bell, a Bronx native, arrives in Orchard Park following a historic final collegiate season where he emerged as one of the most prolific pass-catchers in the country. By making him the 125th selection, the Bills have invested in a highly productive playmaker who became UConn’s first-ever consensus All-American after a…
Buffalo Bills select Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry in the 4th Round
AP PHOTO The Buffalo Bills bolstered their offensive line depth during the third day of the Draft by selecting Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry with the 102nd overall pick in the fourth round. General Manager Brandon Beane, known for his affinity for high-upside prospects with elite athletic traits, found exactly that in Bowry. The Germantown, Maryland native arrives in Orchard Park after a productive career at Chestnut Hill, where…
25 Day 3 Prospects to Watch for the Patriots
As the NFL Draft enters its final day, the Patriots find themselves in a familiar position: looking for high-floor contributors, developmental traits, and special teams types to fill out the rest of the roster. Day 3 is where depth is built and “diamonds in the rough” are unearthed. For a team still refining its identity, the focus today will likely lean toward offensive line versatility, developmental targets for the passing……
The Patriots have drafted three players who played at one school. That’s not a coincidence
The Patriots have drafted three players through two days of the NFL Draft and all three of them have one thing in common. All three played at one school. Something that would not have mattered five years ago but it is important in today’s ever changing football landscape. The transfer portal has changed the game of college football and the impact of it is now permeating into the NFL. We…
NEFJ Scouting Report on Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame
Eli Raridon, TE HT: 6’6 1/8 WT: 245 lbs School: Notre Dame Eli Raridon is a towering, athletic tight end prospect who has overcome early-career injury hurdles to emerge as one of the most physically imposing targets in the nation. Standing at a legitimate 6’6″, he offers an elite frame and massive catch radius that makes him a natural mismatch against linebackers and smaller defensive backs. A former standout basketball…
New tight end Eli Raridon could provide flashbacks in Pats offense
Image courtesy of Bleacher Report FOXBOROUGH – The last time the Patriots had a tight end the size of Eli Raridon, it worked out pretty well. The former Notre Dame tight end became the newest Patriot with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Listed at 6’6,” 245lbs., Raridon could give fans some flashbacks of the old No. 87. Before anyone freaks…
Jacas & Patriots a match from first meeting
Image courtesy of On3 FOXBOROUGH – First impressions are everything. Gabe Jacas made sure his counted when he was in Foxborough a few weeks ago. After New England took the Illinois edge rusher with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night – moving up to get him – Jacas talked about the 30-visit and what stood out during it. “It’s honestly a…
Jacas the perfect Patriot in many ways
The DNA of a New England Patriot has long been defined by toughness, versatility, and an unyielding commitment to the team. Following a season that saw the franchise return to the ultimate stage in Super Bowl LX, the Patriots appear to have found the personification of that identity in Gabe Jacas.
NEFJ Scouting Report: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Gabe Jacas, EDGE HT: 6’3 5/8″ WT: 260 lbs School: Illinois Gabe Jacas is a high-motor, power-oriented edge defender who enters the draft after a decorated career at Illinois, including a standout 2025 campaign where he led the Big Ten in sacks. A former freshman All-American, Jacas has evolved from a raw athlete into a technically sound disruptor. He projects best as a 3-4 outside linebacker who can win with…
25 Day Two Prospects to Watch for the Patriots
The Patriots enter Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear mission: improve the pass rush and provide more explosive targets for the passing game. With draft capital to spend, New England is in a prime position to address the lingering depth issues at edge rusher and defensive tackle while searching for a long-term solution at the “Y” tight end position. The following players are players the Patriots…