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Boston College Football Defensive Back Declares for 2025 NFL Draft

The redshirt senior spent two seasons with the Eagles.
Kim Rankin|
Sep 16, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive back Khari Johnson (3) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Sep 16, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive back Khari Johnson (3) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Boston College football defensive back Khari Johnson has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. 

The Boston, Mass., native made the announcement via a social media post on Thursday afternoon. 

“Thank you to Coach Hafley and Coach O’Brien for pushing me beyond to help achieve and accomplish my dreams,” said Johnson via X. “Secondly, I’d like to thank all my teammates that I’ve encountered that has become family. Thank you to Boston College for allowing me to study and compete at the highest level on and off the field. 

With all this said, I am excited to say that I am declaring for the 2025 Draft. This has been a lifelong dream of mine that I have fought and longed for, I am excited to take this next step within my journey.” 

Johnson spent two seasons with the Eagles program after transferring from Arkansas. During his time in Chestnut Hill, he appeared in 33 games and tallied 62 total tackles (29 solo and 33 assisted), 0.5 sacks, two passes defended, two interceptions, and one touchdown.

As a prospect, Johnson was a three-star recruit from the class of 2020 and ranked No. 2,154 nationally, No. 198 in cornerbacks, and No. 15 in the state of Mass., according to 247Sports Composite as well as was rated a three-star transfer by the outlet. 

Johnson is the second Eagle to officially declare for the draft, joining defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku. 

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Kim Rankin
KIM RANKIN

Kim Rankin is the lead writer for Boston College On SI. The 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama. She joined Alabama Crimson Tide On SI in February 2024 covering baseball, softball, football, men’s basketball, and more for BamaCentral, but has also contributed to Missouri Tigers On SI. She previously worked as the brand manager at Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She has covered a wide variety of events including SEC Championships, NCAA Regionals, and bowl games.

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