For the first time in almost 18 years, a Vinatieri will be back making kicks in New England this fall.
On Monday night, A.J. Vinatieri, the son of future Hall of Fame Patriots and Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri announced his commitment to play for the University of Massachusetts Amherst football program this fall.
Vinatieri revealed his decision via an internet live stream and later shared a tweet with a statement thanking his family and UMass for the opportunity.
“To my dad for being my biggest role model and helping me become the man I am today,” Vinatieri wrote.