Boston College Football Lands 27th Transfer Portal Commit with EMU Offensive Lineman

Although the ability to enter the transfer portal officially closed on Jan. 16, the Boston College football program still remains on the lookout for talent that could benefit the program for the 2026 season from the thousands of players who practically became “free agents” during the 14-day window.

On Friday night, the Eagles picked up their 27th transfer recruit, Owen Snively — an offensive tackle from Eastern Michigan.

BC head coach Bill O’Brien brought up Snively during his first offseason press conference on Tuesday, and Snively confirmed hat he was en route to Chestnut Hill, Mass., by taking to social media to declare his signing.

“Long overdue, Comin Home!” said the Freemont, N.H., native.

Long overdue, Comin Home! @BCFootball @OLINEPRIDE pic.twitter.com/oyFmEJ4Pjk
— Owen Snively (@owen_snively) January 21, 2026

As a graduate student in 2025, the 6-foot-4, 300-pound Tilton High School product started in 10 games and appeared in 11 on the offensive line. He even notched one solo tackle, at Miami (Ohio) on Oct. 18.

Snively did not make any appearances in 2024 but saw action in 10 games in 2023, including making his EMU debut against Howard on Sept. 1. He earned Academic All-MAC honors in his first season with the Eagles as well.

Originally, Snively played at Colorado State. In his final season (2022), he picked up six starts in eight appearances, but he did not see the field in 2021 after redshirting his true freshman year (2020).

2026 Boston College Transfer Portal Additions:

Owen Snively | Graduate Student | Offensive Lineman | Freemont, N.H. | 6-4, 300 | Previous School: Eastern Michigan/Colorado State
Justin Medlock | Senior | Linebacker | Missouri City, Texas | 6-0, 223 | Previous School: SMU/Utah
Landon Wright | Redshirt Freshman | Wide Receiver | Fresno, Calif. | 5-11, 173 | Previous School: Washington State
Bryce LaFollette | Redshirt Junior | Punter | Chesapeake Beach, Md. | 6-3, 210 | Previous School: Towson/Virginia Tech
Jani Norwood | Redshirt Freshman | Offensive Lineman | Ramsuer, N.C. | 6-4, 290 | Previous School: UNC
Vegeur Jean Jumeau | Offensive Tackle | Nashville, Tenn. | 6-8, 288 | Previous School: Tennessee State
Kris Jones | Freshman | Linebacker | Stafford, Va. | 6-2, 230 | Previous School: Georgia
Christian Hudson | Defensive Tackle | Daytona Beach, Fla. | 6-1, 300 | Previous School: Colorado
Bodie Kahoun | Redshirt Freshman | Linebacker | Roanoke, Va. | 6-2, 230 | Previous School: Notre Dame
Chandler Jordan | Freshman | Defensive Back | Suwannee, Ga. | 6-3, 220 | Previous School: Georgia State
Reed Swanson | Junior | Wide Receiver | Glen Gardner, N.J. | 6-6, 215 | Previous School: Colgate
Cameron Kossmann | Freshman | Tight End | Chesterfield, Mo. | 6-4, 245 | Previous School: Florida
Trevon Humphrey Jr. | Redshirt Junior | Offensive Lineman | Greensboro, N.C. | 6-5, 295 | Previous School: North Carolina Central
Grayson Wilson | Redshirt Freshman | Quarterback | North Little Rock, Ark. | 6-3, 215 | Previous School: Arkansas
Nolan Ray | Redshirt Freshman | Running Back | Southfield, Mich. | 5-11, 215 | Previous School: Maryland
Kameron Howard | Redshirt Sophomore | Defensive Back | Clinton, Md. | 5-11, 195 | Previous School: Alabama/Charlotte
Kevyn Humes | Junior | Defensive Back | Baltimore, Md. | 6-0, 185 | Previous School: Maryland
Evan Dickens | Redshirt Junior | Running Back | Roswell, Ga. | 5-11, 195 | Previous School: Liberty
Kristian Phillips | Redshirt Junior | Offensive Lineman | Conyers, Ga. | 6-4, 310 | Previous School: Michigan State
KJ Sampson | Redshirt Freshman | Defensive Lineman | New Bern, N.C. | 6-3, 306 | Previous School: Florida State
Jackson Wade | Redshirt Sophomore | Wide Receiver | Dallas, Ga. | 5-11, 185 | Previous School: Florida
Reggie Jackson | Redshirt Sophomore | Offensive Lineman | Orlando, Fla. | 6-5, 300 | Previous School: Jacksonville State
Javarius Green | Redshirt Freshman | Wide Receiver | Shelby, N.C. | 5-10, 195 | Previous School: UNC
Anthony Palano | Redshirt Freshman | Linebacker | Arlington Heights, Ill. | 6-1, 224 | Previous School: Washington State
Mason McKenzie | Redshirt Sophomore | Quarterback | Caledonia, Mich. | 6-1, 190 | Previous School: Saginaw Valley State
Demetrius Ballard | Redshirt Freshman | EDGE | New Kensington, Penn. | 6-6, 256 | Previous School: Buffalo
John Owens | Redshirt Senior | Long Snapper / Tight End | Tampa, Fla. | 6-3, 245 | Previous School: Holy Cross

2026 Boston College Transfer Portal Additions:

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