After wrapping up his historic football career at Smithtown West, many Long Island Football fans were all wondering where two-time All State Wide Receiver would take his talents next fall.
That question would be answered early last week as Melore would announce his Commitment to Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York on his Instagram page.
The senior receiver was one of the most recruited Football Players on Long Island. He received scholarships from Mountmoth, UConn, Stony Brook, Fordham, and Stonehill College before ultimately deciding to continue his football career at Marist.
“I would like to thank my family, friends, and coaches for supporting me through this whole process.” Melore said via X – Formerly Twitter – early last week. “Finally, I want to say thank you to the Marist coaching staff for believing in me and giving me an opportunity.”
Marist has quietly developed a solid history of winning as they have won three MAAC Championships and one Pioneer Football League Championship since recently retired head coach Jim Parady became the head of the program.
The private college located right next to the Hudson River has also produced three pro football players since 2000 including two time Pro Bowl Kicker and Ex-Jet Jason Myers.
In past issues of the South Shore Press, we have mentioned how Melore had a senior season that will be talked about for many years to come.
In nine games, Melore had 78 receptions, 1258 receiving yards, and an absurd 21 total touchdowns on both offense and defense.
The newest Red Fox also set new Long Island records in career receptions and career receiving yards during the season while also breaking his own record for receptions in a game and catching seven touchdowns during Smithtown West’s lone playoff game against Half Hollow Hills West back in the fall.
For his efforts on the field, Melore became the first Smithtown West player ever to receive the Paul Longo Award for best Wide Receiver in Suffolk County. On top of this, he was recently named First Team All-State while also earning First Team All-County and First Team All-Long Island nods as well.