DURHAM - University of New Hampshire head coach Sean McDonnell announced Thursday that Nick Cefalo, a defensive back/wide receiver from Basking Ridge, N.J, has signed a letter of intent to join the UNH football program this fall. 
 
Cefalo, a three-year starter at Ridge High School, was named All-State First Team and All-County First Team by the Newark Star Ledger and First Team All-Area by the Courier News. As a senior, he was named Somerset County Player of the Year and Courier News Male Athlete of the Year.
 
His career numbers at Ridge H.S. included 46 receptions for 1,010 yards and 15 touchdowns as a receiver, and 778 yards rushing on 113 carries with four TDs as a halfback. From his defensive back position, Cefalo made seven interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, seeing time as both a cornerback and a free safety.

"Nick is an outstanding all-around athlete whose athleticism and skills will add depth to the free safety position at UNH," McDonnell said.
 
Cefalo played a post-graduate season at Cheshire (Conn.) Academy, where he set a state record by returning five interceptions for touchdowns. He was named All-Colonial League and All-New England, leading New England in receiving and interceptions. Cefalo also captained the Cheshire basketball team and boasts an impressive 3.8 GPA.