BREAKING | 2027 NJ LB Jack Hinspeter Commits To UMass
2027 New Jersey linebacker Jack Hinspeter has committed to the Minutemen.
For Jack Hinspeter, UMass never really felt like just another school in the process.
Now, the 2027 New Jersey linebacker is officially headed to Amherst for good.
The Don Bosco Prep standout announced his commitment to UMass on Wednesday, giving the Minutemen another important regional addition as Joe Harasymiak and his staff continue building the foundation of the program’s 2027 recruiting class.
Hinspeter’s connection to UMass began well before his own recruitment accelerated because of his older brother, Timmy Hinspeter, who currently plays linebacker for the Minutemen.
That familiarity initially helped introduce Hinspeter to the program, but over time, the relationships he built with the coaching staff, specifically head coach Joe Harasymiak, linebackers coach Garrett Gillick and defensive coordinator Jared Keyte, became the biggest factor in the process.
“Definitely the coaches, the coaching staff, Coach Gillick and Coach Harasymiak,” Hinspeter told Minuteman Command. “Those two dudes are tremendous people.”
The Minutemen offered Hinspeter back in November and continued prioritizing him throughout the offseason despite increasing regional interest from schools like Delaware, James Madison and UConn among others.
Gillick helped spearhead the recruitment while Harasymiak remained heavily involved as well.
“They really just made it feel like home,” Hinspeter said. “They’re just such good people and it’s always fun to be around them.”
That comfort level steadily grew over multiple visits to Amherst, including trips for spring practices and last year’s spring game.
When Hinspeter finally informed the staff of his decision, the reaction only reinforced everything he already believed about the program.
“They were very happy,” Hinspeter said. “Coach Gillick, he was smiling and then Harasymiak, he kind of screamed.”
That excitement resonated with the Don Bosco standout.
“It just feels great,” Hinspeter said. “I’ve always wanted to be wanted and that feeling, it’s just great.”
The family aspect of the decision also remained important.
Hinspeter acknowledged his older brother made it clear the decision was about much more than simply following family ties to Amherst.
“My brother said he was so proud of me,” Hinspeter said. “It’s not even just because he’s there that I’m going there. He was telling me it’s because he knows how hard I’ve worked for it.”
His parents were equally excited about the decision.
“They get to spend another four years down at UMass,” Hinspeter said. “They love it. They love going tailgating before the games.”
Like many recruits, Hinspeter admitted there were moments throughout the process where seeing teammates land Power Four offers naturally caught his attention and created curiosity about what else might eventually come.
Still, the feeling surrounding UMass consistently remained difficult to ignore.
“At the end of the day, I knew UMass was probably going to be my home. And now that it is, I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.”
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