Boston College #NSD: Where we stand right now
By Kyle Egan
Nov 30, 2013; Syracuse, NY, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive back Sean Sylvia (19) and head coach Steve Addazio congratulate their defense for making a goal line stand during the first quarter of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
This article is the first in a series about Boston College in the run up to National Signing Day on February 5th. It seems fitting just lay out the number of prospects Boston College has verbal commitments from compared to other years.
Where Boston College Currently stands right now:
2014:
27 commits
3 4 stars
18 3 stars
2 transfer students (both from Florida!)
Rivals ranking: 35
247 ranking: 46
2013:
17 commits
0 4 stars
9 3 stars
2 transfer students
Rivals ranking: 88
247 ranking: 92
2012:
17 commits
1 4 stars
12 3 stars
1 transfer
Rivals ranking: 64
247 ranking: 77
2011
23 commits
1 4 star(Al Louis Jean who is leaving early)
14 3 stars
Rivals ranking: 38
247 ranking: 40
Boston College has been put in much better position to strike on the national front with a coaching staff that is committed. Obviously the Eagles won’t be put in the position where southern FCS schools can beat them with the recruiting rankings.
Tomorrow: Soaring to Glory will analyze the quarterbacks’ portion of Boston College’s 2014 recruiting process. This will go over the individual players and their affect on the current members of the program in Chestnut Hill. Tune in.