The pipeline of tight ends from New England is continuing in the class of 2023 with the addition of four-star Andrew Rappleyea. Rappleyea plays for Milton Academy, where Michigan linebacker Kalel Mullings also attended.
As a junior, Rappleyea caught 21 passes for 475 yards and four touchdowns while also playing safety and outside linebacker on defense.
In interviews following his commitment, Rappleyea admitted he is likely going to be more of a flex tight end than one that plays in-line. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, that definitely makes sense as his body type isn’t really much different from a wide receiver’s.