BC’s Top-Five Potential 2022 UDFAs
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Do-it-all Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson is poised to become the Eagles’ 21st first-round pick Thursday. He’s the face of this BC draft class, no doubt.
Then there’s center Alec Lindstrom, whose older...
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 Did BC Prospects Fare in East-West Shrine Bowl, Senior Bowl?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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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...
Barry Late Addition to Senior Bowl
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For the third time in four years, Boston College will have a tight end participating in Senior Bowl week. Trae Barry was added to the National roster Thursday and will be coached by the New York Jets’ staff.
He'll...
Barry Accepts Invite to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
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Trae Barry told reporters last month that he’d “absolutely” consider returning to Boston College if the grad transfer tight end was granted an additional year of eligibility.
But Barry accepted an invite...
Barry Says ‘Absolutely’ to Possible Return if Granted Eligibility
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Trae Barry was smack dab in the middle of FCS Playoffs last spring. He’s training for a much different postseason right now.
In his first year at Boston College, the former Jacksonville...
BC Injury Updates Ahead of Regular Season Finale Against Wake Forest
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Boston College got some key defensive pieces back last week, but it was a give and take.
Even though fourth-year starting cornerback Brandon Sebastian and sixth-year transfer...
Jurkovec Collects Accolades Following Epic Performance at GT
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Boston College quarterback was named the Pro Football Focus Offensive Player of the Week.
Then he was recognized as one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week.
Then he was crowned ACC...
Eagles Injury Updates Ahead of GT Game
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The laundry list of Boston College injuries got a little longer Tuesday.
Eagles head coach Jeff Hafley announced that wide receiver CJ Lewis is out for the season with a finger injury. Despite playing just seven...
Hafley Provides Injury Updates Ahead of Virginia Tech Game
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At one point Saturday versus Syracuse, Boston College was without its starting left tackle, middle linebacker—the team’s leading tackler—fourth-year starting corner, top tight end and, of...
BC Football Mailbag: How Will BC Handle Its Quarterback Situation?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College is on a three-game ACC losing streak that has seen the Eagles average 11.3 points and convert less than 30% of their third downs.
Something needs to change...
Reflecting on N.C. State: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College went from potentially taking a touchdown lead into halftime of Saturday night’s game against No. 22 North Carolina State to trailing the Wolfpack, 24-7, midway...
BC Football Mailbag: Where Is the Pass Rush?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College gets a vulnerable Clemson team Saturday night in Death Valley. The Eagles are 4-0 for the first time since 2007—that’s also the last season BC beat the Tigers on the road.
Clemson has won...
Week 2 PFF Grades and Snap Counts
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College is 2-0, but Saturday’s 45-28 win at UMass was more arduous than expected. The Eagles lost starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec to a wrist or hand injury, committed 11 penalties and gave up four...
After Slow First Quarter, BC Hurdles Colgate in Opener
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Alumni Stadium was waiting to erupt. The students, filling out six sections bleachers with a splotchy gradient of maroon, red, yellow and gold on either side of Boston College’s marching band...
Trae Barry Is Hoping to Follow in Hunter Long’s Footsteps
Andy Backstrom
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Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley calls Jacksonville State transfer tight end Trae Barry a “giant.” He joked during ACC Network’s “Road Trip” tour at BC that he could shake your hand from 10-some feet...
Notes and Quotes From Second Week of BC Fall Camp
Andy Backstrom
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The shoulder pads are on, the 90-degree heat is real and Boston College is just three and a half weeks away from its season opener against Colgate.
With the second week of camp underway, some Eagles are starting to...
Four Eagles Put on 2022 Senior Bowl Watch List
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Hunter Long was the lone Boston College player to travel to Mobile, Alabama, for last year’s Senior Bowl. The year before that, the Eagles didn’t have anyone participate in the pre-draft all-star game. With a 2021 roster...
Fall Camp Updates: TE and Linebacker Battles, Developments Up Front
Andy Backstrom
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In his first year at Boston College, head coach Jeff Hafley made it clear that he didn’t want to live in the transfer portal. That hasn’t changed.
That said, there’s no hiding the fact that the...
Hafley Sees a More Confident Jurkovec in Year Two
Andy Backstrom
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Before arriving at Boston College, quarterback Phil Jurkovec hadn’t huddled up since middle school. At first, the formation was a bit uncomfortable for the Notre Dame transfer. Now, it’s where he establishes his...