Preseason Report: Owen DeSalvo Owen DeSalvo 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH/DB Buckingham Browne & Nichols | 2028 State New E – Class of 2028
Introducing Owen DeSalvo Owen DeSalvo 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH/DB Buckingham Browne & Nichols | 2028 State New E , a versatile athlete from Buckingham Brown and Nichols in Massachusetts, who presents an exciting prospect for collegiate coaches. With five early verbal offers—including Syracuse and Pitt—Owen is poised to be the X-factor for his team this season.
Owen started on varsity as an 8th grader in 2023, showcasing impressive growth through dedicated offseason work that enhanced his athletic frame and skill set. His remarkable speed is evident on film, characterized by long strides at full speed. He plays the game physically, coming up strong against the run while also demonstrating exceptional speed and ball skills on offense.
One of the best two-way players in New England, Owen exhibits great field vision and quick decision-making. Defensively, he gets downhill rapidly and can effectively cover the field. With full-time carries, Owen DeSalvo Owen DeSalvo 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH/DB Buckingham Browne & Nichols | 2028 State New E is a prospect to watch—his explosive talent will be a game-changer!

Player Spotlight: Owen DeSalvo Owen DeSalvo 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH/DB Buckingham Browne & Nichols | 2028 State New E – Athlete, Buckingham Browne & Nichols (Class of 2028)
Meet Owen DeSalvo Owen DeSalvo 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH/DB Buckingham Browne & Nichols | 2028 State New E , a versatile athlete and rising star at Buckingham Browne & Nichols in New England! At 5’11” and 185 pounds, Owen has made a name for himself as a starting strong safety since his 8th-grade year, consistently proving himself at the varsity level. His dedication during the off-season has paid off, as he has enhanced his athletic frame and skill set, setting the stage for an incredible high school career.
One of Owen’s standout attributes is his exceptional speed, evident in the remarkable long strides he displays on film. He plays with a physical edge and is not afraid to deliver bone-crushing hits when diagnosing runs. As one of the top two-way players in New England, Owen possesses a unique combination of speed, ball skills, and field vision that allows him to excel on both sides of the ball. He gets downhill rapidly on defense, effectively covering ground from deep thirds to the boundary.
On offense, his speed and quick hips make him an unstoppable force, particularly when he changes direction at high speed. With recent verbal offers from UMass and the University of Rhode Island, it’s clear that Owen is drawing high-level Division 1 interest. Once he receives full-time carries, watch out— Owen DeSalvo Owen DeSalvo 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH/DB Buckingham Browne & Nichols | 2028 State New E is poised to be a game-changer! 🏈🔥🌟

One of the best 2 way players in New England. Owen has the speed, ball skills, and field vision. He gets downhill quickly on defense, and can cover from deep thirds to the boundary. On offense; he has explosive speed, quick hips and can change direction quickly. Once he gets full time carries, this kid will be scary.

2028 DB/RB Owen DeSalvo Owen DeSalvo 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH/DB Buckingham Browne & Nichols | 2028 State New E from Buckingham Browne & Nichols i. Massachusetts is a prospect who started varsity as an 8th grader and hasn’t looked back. He has grown from off-season work and has improved his athletic frame and skill set. His speed is a special trait in film, as he has noticeable long strides at full speed. He plays physically and will come up hard when he identifies run. Desalvo will continue to draw high-level D1 college interest. He earned an early offer from Umass when he was in 8th grade. Im not sure if the offer is still on the table, but the way he performs consistently at this young age, one can only imagine that it is still a solid offer. (HUDL)

BB&N ‘28 | 5’11 185 | 40: 4.60 | FBU Freshman All- American | owendesalvo22@gmail.com | HC: @Coach_Willey_FB

I wrote about Owen back in March. I can’t say enough about this kid. His measurables will be checked out in person. Owen is next in line to most likely take over the running back spot at Buckingham Browne and Nichols School once Bo MacCormick, Syracuse commit, graduates. He played Safety as an 8th grader this past season. It was very easy to see how and why he got time so early on in his career in such a competitive league that’s loaded with future college prospects. Owen looked good as usual at this particular showcase. He is that one cut and get down hill type runner that can make you miss. Has great balance and lean when running the ball. His ability to make plays is what i love about this kid most. No matter where you have him on the field he is going to make plays for you. He showed he can catch the ball out the backfield. I predict Owen will add some offers by the end of his Freshman season. He currently has an offer from Umass Amherst.