Long Island training camp diaries

This Newsday composite image shows, from left, Jets defensive lineman Justin Alexandre, Giants linebacker Jake Carlock and Giants center James O'Hagan. Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan; Daniel De Mato
This summer, three Long Island natives are trying to make the two local NFL teams as undrafted free agents: linebacker Jake Carlock (Babylon/LIU Post) and center James O'Hagan (Seaford) with the Giants, and defensive lineman Justin Alexandre (Elmont) with the Jets. Newsday is following Carlock and O'Hagan throughout training camp and the preseason as they each battle for a roster spot.

Elmont's Alexandre hopes to make Jets final cut

For Giants hopefuls, training camp has been 'a blast'

Ex-coaches talk LIers trying to make Giants, Jets

LI's Alexandre talks first taste of NFL at Jets camp

LI's Carlock and O'Hagan discuss their first NFL game

Giants' LIers prepare for their first NFL game

LI's Carlock, O'Hagan talk first week vying for spot on Giants
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