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    Lindstrom Prepared to Make Cowboys as UDFA: 'This Is Nothing Different'

    Lindstrom Prepared to Make Cowboys as UDFA: 'This Is Nothing Different' Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    New City, Same Mindset: Johnson’s Prepared for Position and Scheme Change

    New City, Same Mindset: Johnson’s Prepared for Position and Scheme Change Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Zion Johnson knows what a football field is supposed to feel like. The 6-foot-3, 314-pound former Boston College offensive lineman lifts barefoot to train muscles in his feet so...
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    Johnson Picked 17th Overall by the Los Angeles Chargers

    Johnson Picked 17th Overall by the Los Angeles Chargers Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Zion Johnson is off the board. The do-it-all Boston College offensive lineman was selected 17th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft Thursday night in Las...
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    BC Pro Day Was Reunion for Latest Installment of ‘O-Line U’

    BC Pro Day Was Reunion for Latest Installment of ‘O-Line U’ Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    Vrabel Left BC Because He Felt ‘Ready to Take the Next Step’

    Vrabel Left BC Because He Felt ‘Ready to Take the Next Step’ Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    Unofficial BC Pro Day Results, Plus Takeaways

    Unofficial BC Pro Day Results, Plus Takeaways Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    How BC's Prospects Performed in the 2022 NFL Combine

    How BC's Prospects Performed in the 2022 NFL Combine Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    As Only Returning O-Line Starter, Mahogany Embracing Leadership Role

    As Only Returning O-Line Starter, Mahogany Embracing Leadership Role Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Christian Mahogany didn’t play offensive line until his junior year at Paramus Catholic. There was a steep learning curve, and he had to adapt fast. So he modeled his game after the...
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    What Do Latest Positional Coaching Vacancies Mean for BC?

    What Do Latest Positional Coaching Vacancies Mean for BC? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    Report: Miami Dolphins Expected to Hire BC OL Coach Matt Applebaum

    Report: Miami Dolphins Expected to Hire BC OL Coach Matt Applebaum Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    Three Eagles Invited to 2022 NFL Combine

    Three Eagles Invited to 2022 NFL Combine Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    How Did BC Prospects Fare in East-West Shrine Bowl, Senior Bowl?

    How Did BC Prospects Fare in East-West Shrine Bowl, Senior Bowl? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    Barry Late Addition to Senior Bowl

    Barry Late Addition to Senior Bowl Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    OT Tyler Vrabel Declaring for 2022 NFL Draft

    OT Tyler Vrabel Declaring for 2022 NFL Draft Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    Johnson Earns First-Team Walter Camp All-American Honors

    Johnson Earns First-Team Walter Camp All-American Honors Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College left guard Zion Johnson is ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s second-rated guard in the 2022 class. The fifth-year veteran is set to play in the Senior Bowl next month. And...
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    12 Eagles Receive All-ACC Honors After 2021 Regular Season

    12 Eagles Receive All-ACC Honors After 2021 Regular Season Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher 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...
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    Reflecting on Wake Forest: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?

    Reflecting on Wake Forest: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Jeff Hafley put rumors to bed Sunday. The second-year Boston College head coach told reporters that he plans on being in Chestnut Hill “for a long time” when he was asked about...
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    Zion Johnson Accepts 2022 Senior Bowl Invite

    Zion Johnson Accepts 2022 Senior Bowl Invite Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson accepted an invite to the Reese's Senior Bowl last year. ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. had listed him as the seventh-best guard in his 2021 prospect...
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    BC-FSU a Meeting of Battle-Tested Teams Playing Their Best in November

    BC-FSU a Meeting of Battle-Tested Teams Playing Their Best in November Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College was in a free fall two and a half weeks ago. The Eagles were winless in ACC play, averaging 10 points per game against conference opponents and helpless at...
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    Red Bandana Game Comes at Right Time for Struggling BC

    Red Bandana Game Comes at Right Time for Struggling BC Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College is losers of four straight and on a short week. With a Friday night game, the schedule gets shifted a day. Suddenly, Sunday isn’t only about watching Saturday’s film. It also entails...
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