Boston College Football: Breaking Down the Snap Exodus from the 2025 Season
The 2025 Boston College football season is in the rearview mirror, and as the transfer portal officially closes, we’ve got a much clearer picture of what this roster will look like moving forward. With a significant wave of departures across nearly every position group, the Eagles are entering the offseason in full rebuild mode - and the numbers tell the story.
Let’s dig into the actual on-field snaps lost from last season, based on PFF data, to get a sense of where BC stands and which rooms have been hit hardest. We'll focus on the returning production - or lack thereof - and highlight the key names that are moving on.
Quarterback: 0% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 854
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 330
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 524
Snaps Remaining: 0
This one’s a clean slate. Grayson James graduated, while Dylan Lonergan and Shaker Reisig both hit the portal.
That’s every single quarterback snap from 2025 - gone. The Eagles are reloading with Saginaw Valley transfer Mason McKenzie and Arkansas redshirt freshman Grayson Wilson, who will be tasked with leading a brand-new offense.
The QB room is starting from scratch.
Running Back: 8% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 840
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 253
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 521
Snaps Remaining: 66
The backfield has been gutted. Jordan McDonald is out of eligibility, and Turbo Richard - who logged a whopping 478 snaps - is gone via the portal.
Alex Broome also transferred after a smaller role (43 snaps). With just 8% of last year’s production returning, BC will need immediate impact from new faces to stabilize this group.
Wide Receiver: 30.5% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 2,281
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 785
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 799
Snaps Remaining: 697
The Eagles lose a big chunk of production here, headlined by Lewis Bond, who played over 700 snaps during a record-setting campaign. Reed Harris is off to Arizona State, and both Semaj Fleming and Cedric Lott are also out. While some contributors remain, the receiving corps will need to rebuild chemistry with a new quarterback and several new targets.
Tight End: 36% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 1,147
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 675
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 62
Snaps Remaining: 410
Jeremiah Franklin was the engine at tight end last season, logging nearly 700 snaps before graduating. Stevie Amar and Ty Lockwood are also gone, though their on-field roles were limited. Returning production comes mostly from Kaelan Chudzinski and Zeke Moore, who will be expected to step into larger roles in 2026.
Offensive Line: 28% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 4,272
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 2,324
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 748
Snaps Remaining: 1,200
This is one of the biggest shakeups on the roster. Jude Bowry and Logan Taylor are off to the NFL, Kevin Cline graduates, and Eryx Daugherty - a full-time starter - hits the portal.
Add in the exits of Jack Funke, Jadon LaFontant, Tommy Matheson, and Dwayne Allick, and what you’re left with is a nearly empty cupboard. The offensive line has essentially been rebuilt through the portal, and how quickly that unit gels will be a major storyline heading into the fall.
EDGE: 46.4% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 1,712
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 418
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 498
Snaps Remaining: 796
This group took a hit but still retains some notable production. Quintayvious Hutchins graduates, while Edwin Kolenge, Clive Wilson, and Jayden Fry are no longer with the program.
The good news? E’lla Boykin, Favor Bate, Israel Oladipupo, Josiah Griffin, Jayzen Flint, and Onye Nwosisi all return, giving the Eagles a solid core to build around on the edge.
Interior Defensive Line: 36.5% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 1,808
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 948
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 199
Snaps Remaining: 661
Three key veterans - Mike Bumpus, Sed McConnell, and Kwan Williams - have graduated, while Ty Clemons, Owen Stoudmire, and Sterling Sanders are out via the portal. That’s a lot of experience gone up front. The remaining rotation will need to step up quickly to plug the gaps in the middle of the defense.
Linebacker: 13.9% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 1,321
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 678
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 459
Snaps Remaining: 184
This room was hit hard. Jason Hewlett, Tim Hays, Bryce Steele, and Daveon Crouch all entered the portal.
Owen McGowan, Will Straka, and Vaughn Pemberton are out of eligibility. That’s over 85% of the linebacker snaps gone.
There’s a trio of incoming transfers expected to reshape the unit, but the depth chart is wide open.
Safety: 63% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 2,334
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 0
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 853
Snaps Remaining: 1,481
This is one of the few bright spots in terms of returning production. Omarion Davis and Omar Thornton are portal departures, but Carter Davis - who played a hybrid corner/safety role - is expected to slot back in next to KP Price. With over 60% of last year’s safety snaps returning, this group could be a steadying force in the secondary.
Cornerback: 85% of Snaps Returning
Total Snaps in 2025: 2,065
Snaps Lost to Graduation: 116
Snaps Lost to Transfers: 192
Snaps Remaining: 1,757
The cornerback room remains largely intact. Amari Jackson and Ashton McShane hit the portal, but neither saw significant playing time.
Cameron Martinez has graduated, but the heavy lifters in this group are back. That continuity could be crucial for a defense that’s undergoing major changes elsewhere.
Special Teams: In Flux but Manageable
Special teams are always a bit tricky to quantify because of the sheer number of units and rotating personnel. BC will be replacing long snapper Ben Mann and punter Shamus Florio.
Andy Quinn is expected to take over punting duties, and the Eagles have already added both a punter and long snapper via the portal. While there’s turnover, it appears this unit is being handled proactively.
Final Thoughts
Boston College is undergoing one of the most dramatic roster overhauls in the country. With nearly every offensive position group losing the majority of its snaps - and some, like quarterback, losing 100% - this is a full-scale rebuild. The transfer portal has brought in nearly 30 new players, many with solid experience, but the real question is how quickly this new-look team can come together.
The defense, particularly in the secondary and on the edge, has more continuity, which could help steady the ship early. But make no mistake: 2026 will be a defining season for this program, and it all starts with how well the new pieces fit into the puzzle.