So the local Boston sports scene is gonna be fortunate to keep one of our own! Brockton high school DB Albert Louis-Jean has de-commited from the University of Miami as a result of the recent firing of Randy Shannon on November 27th. Instead, the early Brockton High graduate will be attending Boston College halfway through January.
The local baller has been doin his thing and gettin national attention for a few years now. Nationally ranked on MaxPreps.com, Tom Lemming ranked Albert the #1 defensive back in Massachusetts, ranked 7th among DB's nationally, and among the top 100 defensive players in the nation. Aside from Miami and BC he was also considering Penn State.
Check out Albert in action during this game I filmed against Xaverian
I think its pretty clear he choose to de-commit from Miami because of Coach Shannon's firing. BC was probably next on the list because of their ongoing interest they've shown him. With a well rounded football program, you cant forget the BC Superfans and most importantly, academics. And then there's the fact that he's close to home... or should I say, he is home.
And having the support of the Krafts and the Patriots organization behind local football is pretty important as well. Considering I've filmed the past few Massachusetts high school Superbowl's there, I know first hand these athletes are having the experience of a lifetime.
During my freshman year of high school football at WHS, I was asked to dress and practice for the Superbowl with the varsity team... I honestly cant remember what town or where it was held. I know it was against Marshfield but it definitely wasn't at Gillette! If it were... now that would have been a whole different story.
I bet all this Patriots talk might have you thinking about his future... maybe in the near future he'll be rocking a New England Patriots jersey just like Ron Brace, who's from Springfield. But that wouldn't be for awhile anyway, lets see what Al can do over at BC with head coach Frank Spaziani who just extended his contract an additional two years. After following his high school career, I hope he continues to excel like he has~
