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New York Native Justin Joly Aims for NFL Draft

4/8/2026

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Justin Joly, a Brewster native, pursues football at N.C. State and prepares for the NFL draft.
New York produces fewer college and professional football players than Florida and Texas.
He navigated recruiting during the pandemic, which limited exposure.
He aims to defy expectations, stating, "Out of New York, people expect a great basketball player or lacrosse. The last thing they expect is a football player."

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Story summary

Justin Joly, a Brewster native, pursues football at N.C. State and prepares for the NFL draft.
New York produces fewer college and professional football players than Florida and Texas.
He navigated recruiting during the pandemic, which limited exposure.
He aims to defy expectations, stating, "Out of New York, people expect a great basketball player or lacrosse. The last thing they expect is a football player."