Over the past few weeks, MassLive has asked football coaches and athletic directors to reflect on their teams—specifically, the unsung heroes who contribute to their programs’ success.

For some teams, it’s the player who hustles on defense. For others, the player may not appear often on the stat sheet but inspires their teammates every time they step on the field.

Please learn about the unsung heroes of the 2025 football season in their coaches’ words below.

Note: Some submissions have been lightly edited for clarity. To add a player to the list, football coaches can email sports@masslive.com .

Edward Ferris, Taconic, Senior - submitted by Justin Bailey Sr.

(Ferris) is Mr. Everything for our team. He is the leading tackler and rusher, while also our punter and team captain.

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