News 12 Staff

•

Apr 26, 2024, 10:46 PM

•

Updated

More Stories

FIFA World Cup 2026: What you need to know ahead of the big event

02:12

Excitement builds for Ducks home opener with 2020 Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer set to take the mound

00:22

Yankees legend Mariano Rivera throws out first pitch at Stamford Little League’s opening day

01:52

Priced out: Why local soccer fans are facing 'sticker shock' for the World Cup

00:29

New Rochelle, Yonkers firefighters face off on ice to honor fallen captain

00:56

Sixth annual Connecticut Esports Showcase held at Sacred Heart University

A Long Islander was drafted Friday in the third round of the NFL draft.

RELATED: Westhampton Beach alum hopes to be picked in 2024 NFL draft

Eastport-South Manor High School alumnus Matt Goncalves, of Manorville, was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the 79th overall pick.

He is an offensive lineman who played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.