Ever since Adam Vinatieri helped the New England Patriots win their first three Super Bowls, he is a household name in the region. Now, a Vinatieri will return to New England — albeit one a lot younger than the 49-year-old.
As was announced on social media on Monday, his son A.J. Vinatieri has committed to play college football at the University of Massachusetts:
Despite receiving multiple scholarship offers — including from his father’s alma mater, South Dakota State — the younger Vinatieri will play college football at UMass. According to his own Twitter biography, he will play the punter position even though he served as a place kicker as well during his high school careeer.