The Heights

Cheevers Decides to Forgo Senior Season, Declare for 2019 NFL Draft

Andy Backstrom • January 5, 2019

In his first year as a starter, Hamp Cheevers finished the season tied for the nation lead with seven interceptions and only allowed 35 receptions and 433 yards on 74 targets.

Notebook: Dillon, Backup Quarterbacks Shine in Blowout

Bradley Smart • September 9, 2018

E.J. Perry and Matt McDonald got chances to shine in the Eagles blowout win over Holy Cross on Saturday as they combined to throw for almost 200 yards and four touchdowns.

Ranking BC’s Top-Five Offseason Departures, Acquisitions

Andy Backstrom • July 28, 2018

According to SB Nation, the Eagles are returning 81 percent of their 2017 production—more than any other Atlantic Division team—but that's not to say they haven't lost or added any key pieces this offseason.

Yiadom, Moore Round Out BC’s 2018 Draft Class

Andy Backstrom • April 28, 2018

Isaac Yiadom will join former BC defensive back Justin Simmons in Denver, and classmate Kamrin Moore will travel down south to play for the Saints in The Big Easy.

Notebook: Robinson, Strader Possible Secret Weapons After Spring Game

Ben Thomas • April 15, 2018

A deep threat on the sidelines and another one out of the backfield may have emerged for BC, but play selection and special teams must show signs of life before the season begins in September.

Landry, Defense Shine at Boston College Pro Day

Ben Thomas • March 22, 2018

Scouts from NFL teams all over the country got to catch a glimpse of what the Eagles top defensive lineman had to offer along with a few other standout players.

Three Eagles Invited to NFL Combine

Ben Thomas • February 7, 2018

Harold Landry, Isaac Yiadom, and Kamrin Moore are the latest Eagles selected to display their skills in front of NFL coaches and executives in Lucas Oil Stadium this February.

Sloppy Play Haunts Eagles in Third Scrimmage

Andy Backstrom • August 19, 2017

BC's third scrimmage of the summer was littered with inconsistencies. While the offense eventually found a rhythm, its production was overshadowed by penalties, dropped balls, and turnovers.

Football Proved It Can Win, Now It Must Finish the Job

Michael Sullivan • October 30, 2016

Steve Addazio's club proved it has plenty of fight left in it. Now the Eagles have to finish the job and make a bowl game.

Jeff Smith, Turnovers Lift Football to Victory Over Massachusetts

Michael Sullivan • September 10, 2016

Quarterback-turned-wide receiver Jeff Smith proved his potential as Boston College football's No. 1 with two long touchdowns against Massachusetts.

Missed Opportunities Doom Hapless Eagles Against FSU

Tom DeVoto • September 18, 2015

Whether it was missing a tackle in the end zone or failing to recover a muffed punt, BC failed to capitalize on its chances in a shutout loss to Florida State.

Justin Simmons Makes His Secondary Commitment

Alec Greaney • September 3, 2015

After proposing to his girlfriend this summer, Justin Simmons worked with a young core of defensive backs to develop a secondary that can give ACC quarterbacks trouble this season.