Fall Preview: Top Uncommitted ’28s from 3d New England

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though the top 3d New England teams had a number of high-profile commitments early on in this window - <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2026/09/hes-just-different-no-1-landen-oneil-talks-duke/">most notably No. 1-ranked</a> Landen O'Neil - there are still players on the board. 3d New England always has an ISL-heavy group of diverse student-athletes, and this '28 class is no different. Here are some of the top uncommitted players from 3d New England.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["202252"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada689965d1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big-hitting defenseman with superior size, Brodeur knows how to operate the hit stick and is great as a supporting and cover pole. At the One Percent event, he laid a hit that has been described as "the biggest hit I've ever seen on a lacrosse field" by spectators and evaluators alike. Not surprisingly, Brodeur has a football background, but he's not just a big body in the middle. On ball, he can drive guys down and away and hold GLE on the same possession. He's gotten some looks from high-end programs, but the trigger has yet to be pulled by either party. Expect that to change sooner rather than later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["216395"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada689965d75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A high-motor SSDM who can match feet with anyone, Greene is one of two Belmont Hill SSDMs, with [player_tooltip player_id='199643' first='Brady' last='Yoo'] being the other, who are still on the board. Greene is a high academic achiever and, as such, has been weighing his options for weeks. The waiting game won't be played all that long, though, as Greene is earmarked for success - just ask any coach who worked with him. He has that next gear to chase down ball carriers and dominate the channels with his speed. He has incredible feet and stays low to keep his ground and balance, and doesn't get beat on the invert, either. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["216398"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada6b740e806"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of Middlesex's leading scorers last season with 40 points, Boyce is well known in ISL circles. He's a tough cover no matter who you are because he has a pretty extensive bag in terms of moves and finishes. Put simply, Boyce knows how to get to the net and doesn't rely on one or two moves to get him there. He's smooth in how he goads his defenseman into covering him just outside of their recovery range, and then when he gets them leaving the wrong way, Boyce is already gone. He's a newer addition to the 3d New England Red squad, but has slotted into a very talented group with relative ease. More importantly, he's efficient and doesn't make a lot of mistakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["216402"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada6d2533904"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Physically, Simonson can dominate his matchups one-on-one. He has the kind of size and quickness that can catch any longpole off guard. If they approach too aggressively, he slips past; if they don't come out fast enough, he's quickly hitching to a higher spit to get this shot off. Simonson is also excellent off-ball and knows how to make the ball blast out of his stick. Unfortunately, he's been behind the No. 1 player in the country on the right side of this 3d NE team, so his reps have come in relief and at midfield. However, Simonson is in line to be a top option for Milton Academy in the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["216405"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada6e8d721de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A late bloomer at Rivers last spring, O'Leary took his development and ran with it all summer with 3d New England. He's got the frame, the stick work, and a hard-fought fall campaign might get him over the top in terms of looks. He might not go off the board before the end of the year, but any school that has been tracking his development will be paying attention to O'Leary this spring as he is heading back to Rivers as one of their more skilled longpoles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->