Boston College Football Transfers Preview: Offense
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Boston College Football enters the 2026-2027 season with dozens of questions. WIll they improve from last year’s disaster? How hot is the seat of Bill O’Brien? What do the freshman and transfer classes look like? As it pertains to transfers, it’s one of the more important matters as the team currently stands.
The Eagles have quite the influx of newcomers from the portal. Some are notable names while others are players who are looking for a new opportunity and start fresh. Given the losses for BC from the portal, and seeing how last year went, it only made sense to accumulate as much talent as possible. However, the transfers may be the ones that define this upcoming year.
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On offense, many are projecting Mason McKenzie as the new starting QB. He comes from Division 2 Football at Saginaw Valley St where he won football player of the year in the GLIAC Conference in 2025. Known for his mobility, he is a true threat with his legs, which adds a new element to the Eagles offense. He has a strong ability to make quick decisions, something Coach O’Brien praised in a January press conference. The question is whether he can ignite the Eagles offense into what O’Brien is trying to build. It’s his job to lose with other QB transfer Grayson Wilson – a 3 star recruit – in the rearview.
For the run game, it’ll be led by Nolan Ray and Evan Dickens. Dickens looks to be the RB1 for BC with Turbo Richard and Jordan McDonald both gone. At Liberty, he’s proven he can be a workhorse back where he put up 1,339 yards and 16 touchdowns. The offense without question will run through him for a large majority of the time. As for Ray, he showed he can be a capable pass catcher out of the backfield. Based on what 247sports projects, they see him more as the Eagles third down RB.
The receivers coming in include Jackson Wade and Javarius Green. Wade has caught two passes for 20 yards in his collegiate career, so he comes in unproven. But with the WR losses from graduates and/or the transfer portal, there may not be any greater opportunity than now for Wade to showcase his skillset. In Green’s case, he’s the more proven guy. Green is likely going to play more in the slot, but his skillset is unique considering his willingness to go over the middle or be an X receiver.
The Tight End group features Cameron Krossman as the lone transfer. Krossman comes from Florida, but appeared only in one game due to injury. Likely a backup, there’s not much on Krossman other than he’s a decent blocker and could potentially be a red zone threat.
This leaves the rest of the transfers with the Offensive Line. The Eagles brought in: Kristian Phillips (Michigan St), Reggie Jackson (Jackson State ), Trevon Humphrey (NC Central), and Owen Snively (Eastern Michigan). Phillips is a guard who played six games last season, and likely will receive decent snap counts with the Eagles O-Line looking thin in terms of experience. Snively will be someone to battle out for the starting spot as he brings in college veteran experience as well. Jackson, a tackle, will likely be the starting right side with Humphrey backing up as a swing tackle on both sides. With four new lineman transfers, this allows new O-Line coach Kurt Anderson to be creative by mixing in potential and experience.