Where Did BC's NFL Rookies Land on Cut Day?
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Boston College had only one player drafted this year: interior offensive lineman Zion Johnson, who went 17th overall to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Johnson slots right into a Chargers O-Line that has been...
Lindstrom Prepared to Make Cowboys as UDFA: 'This Is Nothing Different'
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Alec Lindstrom was the sixth-rated center in the 2022 class, according to ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. This past season, Lindstrom was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy...
Tracking the NFL Destinations of BC's UDFAs
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For the second time in the last three years, Boston College had only one player selected in the NFL Draft.
There are a handful of former Eagles who have already landed with NFL teams as undrafted free...
Lindstrom Signs With Dallas Cowboys as UDFA
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In what ended up being one of the weirdest NFL Drafts in recent memory, Boston College center Alec Lindstrom didn't end up hearing his name called.
Lindstrom wasn't expected to fall out of the draft. In fact...
BC Pro Day Was Reunion for Latest Installment of ‘O-Line U’
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Zion Johnson started listing Boston College offensive linemen that have heard their names called in the NFL Draft. First Anthony Castonzo, then Josh Beekman.
Alec Lindstrom did the same: Pete...
Vrabel Left BC Because He Felt ‘Ready to Take the Next Step’
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Zion Johnson was going to be one of the top interior lineman in this year’s draft class. Alec Lindstrom was a Rimington Trophy finalist and one of five Boston College players to ever earn...
Unofficial BC Pro Day Results, Plus Takeaways
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Boston College hosted its annual Pro Day Friday afternoon. Eighteen former Eagles, including one Birdball alum, participated.
A total of 31 NFL teams were represented, and, according to Senior Bowl...
How BC's Prospects Performed in the 2022 NFL Combine
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It looks like Zion Johnson has played and drilled his way into the first round of the NFL Draft, just like Chris Lindstrom, another former Boston College interior offensive lineman, did three years...
What Do Latest Positional Coaching Vacancies Mean for BC?
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Frank Cignetti Jr. was the first domino to fall. The now-former Boston College offensive coordinator was hired away by his hometown school, Pittsburgh.
Then nearly a month passed: Hafley brought...
Report: Miami Dolphins Expected to Hire BC OL Coach Matt Applebaum
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Mike McDaniel was introduced as the Miami Dolphins’ new head coach Thursday, and he’s already making additions to his staff. One of those is expected to be the hiring of Boston College...
Three Eagles Invited to 2022 NFL Combine
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The NFL Combine is back after a one-year, COVID-19 hiatus. Three Boston College players have received invites to participate in the pre-draft showcase, which takes place from March 1-7 at Lucas Oil Stadium...
How Did BC Prospects Fare in East-West Shrine Bowl, Senior Bowl?
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The pre-draft process this winter is strikingly similar to what it was three years ago for Boston College NFL prospects. A former Eagles offensive lineman might have just played his way...
OT Tyler Vrabel Declaring for 2022 NFL Draft
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Make it four departing starters from Boston College's offensive line. Tackle Tyler Vrabel, a three-time All-ACC honorable mention, is headed to the 2022 NFL Draft.
On3's Matt Zenitz was the first to report...
Lindstrom, Sebastian Accept Invitations to Play in East-West Shrine Bowl
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First it was center Alec Lindstrom. Then it was cornerback Brandon Sebastian.
Both accepted invitations to play in the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl, which is back after a one-year...
Lindstrom Named Rimington Trophy Finalist
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Boston College’s Alec Lindstrom became the fifth player in program history to earn multiple All-ACC first-team honors. The others are quarterback Matt Ryan, offensive tackle Anthony Castanzo, linebacker Luke...
12 Eagles Receive All-ACC Honors After 2021 Regular Season
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Boston College still has a bowl game on tap, however, the postseason accolades are rolling in before the Eagles find out their next destination.
A dozen BC players earned All-ACC honors...
Ahead of Louisville Trip, BC Not Looking Back
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College really dropped the ball.
Like, actually. The Eagles were 4-0 for the first time since 2007 and were one play away from ending Clemson’s 30-game home win streak and BC’s seven-year drought...
Grosel’s Guts, Leadership on Full Display in Mizzou Win
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Dennis Grosel threw a pick on Boston College’s first play from scrimmage Saturday. He could have easily had a few more. And, at one point, he piled up five straight incompletions.
But the...
BC Beats Mizzou in OT, Improves to 4-0 for First Time Since 2007
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Boston College led Missouri, 41-34, in overtime. At home. In front of an almost sold out crowd that shook Alumni Stadium Saturday afternoon.
And Brandon Sebastian ran the wrong...
What Do the Eagles Want to Improve on in Week 2?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College thrashed Colgate, 51-0, last weekend. Quarterback Phil Jurkovec threw for more than 300 yards with three touchdowns, wide receiver Zay Flowers turned in a 100-yard receiving game and...