Boston College’s summer player rankings have reached a spot that usually doesn’t get much attention, but the Eagles are hoping it becomes a real asset in 2026. At No. 25 is punter Bryce LaFollette, a transfer from Towson who arrives with the clearest path to the starting job after Shamus Florio’s graduation.
LaFollette’s college journey started at Virginia Tech, where he spent two seasons without seeing game action before moving on to Towson. There, the Huntington, Maryland native became the starter for the past two seasons and built a résumé that makes him stand out among specialists.
Last season, he averaged 43.5 yards per punt, put 18 of his 43 punts inside the 20, and drilled eight punts of more than 50 yards. Two of those went a career-long 58 yards in 2024.
He also handled holding duties.
There is a clear opening in Chestnut Hill, and LaFollette enters with the inside track. Andy Quinn, the sophomore from Ireland, impressed in camp last year and settled in as the kickoff specialist, though a strong summer could still change the picture at punter. For now, LaFollette looks like the best bet to take over.
That matters because Boston College needs the position to be steadier. The Eagles were 118th in yards per punt last season, even though the unit improved from the mess of 2024. LaFollette’s experience and production give BC a chance to make punting less of a liability and maybe even a real advantage.
As Mitch Wolfe put it in the scouting report, "Bryce LaFollette seems like a major upgrade on him based on almost every statistical measure. His leg is stronger, he's more accurate, and he's less prone to shanks."
Wolfe was even more bullish about what LaFollette could mean if things click in 2026: " But in 2026, as long as LaFollette's longer setup isn't a problem and/or is mitigated by better blocking, punting might actually be a weapon for the Eagles that greatly helps their defense by consistently putting their opponents in terrible field position. I am very optimistic about LaFollette's role on this team and might actually be excited when he has to come on the field."
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