New England Patriots

BC’s Matt Milano looking to make big jump

BC linebacker Matt Milano competed in the broad jump at the NFL scouting combine in March. Gregory Payan / Associated Press

By The Boston Globe

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Through every step of the pre-draft process, Matt Milano did his best to avoid distractions.

He kept social media to a minimum. No Twitter, no Instagram, no Facebook, if he could help it.

He kept his phone close by, knowing everyone from coaches to friends and family would want to check in.

But the process of proving himself to NFL observers and carving out a spot at the next level is a long one, and he didn’t want to miss a step.

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