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Boston College Transfer Defensive Back Ashton McShane Signs With Liberty

The first Eagle to announce his decision to enter the transfer portal has found his new home.
Kim Rankin|
Dec 28, 2024; Bronx, NY, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jahmal Banks (4) fights for yards as Boston College Eagles defensive back Ashton McShane (35) tackles during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2024; Bronx, NY, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jahmal Banks (4) fights for yards as Boston College Eagles defensive back Ashton McShane (35) tackles during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Boston College football transfer defensive back Ashton McShane has signed with Liberty. 

McShane spent two seasons at Boston College. 

In 2024, the Dallas, Texas, native appeared in 10 games and notched 20 total tackles (14 solo and six assisted), four passes defended, and one tackle for loss while in 2025, he played in only four games and tallied two total tackles, one solo and one assisted. 

McShane was a three-star prospect from the class of 2024. The McKinney High School product ranked No. 1,315 nationally, No. 128 in cornerbacks, and No. 196 in the state of Texas, according to 247Sports Composite. 

He is one of 30 Boston College players that have entered the transfer portal this offseason. 

McShane joins linebacker Amari Jackson, wide receiver Reed Harris, offensive lineman Ryan Mickow, offensive lineman Jack Funke, linebacker Jaylen Blackwell, running back Alex Broome, linebacker Bryce Steele, quarterback Shaker Reisig, wide receiver Semaj Fleming, defensive back Omar Thornton, linebacker Tim Hays, defensive back Omarion Davis, defensive end Jayden Fry, offensive lineman Eryx Daugherty, tight end Ty Lockwood, wide receiver Ismael Zamor, defensive lineman Edwin Kolenge, tight end Stevie Amar Jr., wide receiver Cedric Lott Jr., defensive lineman Ty Clemons, running back Turbo Richard, quarterback Dylan Lonergan, linebacker Jason Hewlett Jr., defensive lineman Sterling Sanders, offensive lineman Jadon Lafontant, wide receiver Nate Johnson III, wide receiver/running back Datrell Jones, linebacker Daveon “Bam” Crouch, and former Eagles tight end Matt Ragan.

The transfer portal window will be open until Jan. 16.

2025 Boston College Football Transfer Portal Losses: 

  1. TE Ty Lockwood 
  2. DB Ashton McShane- Liberty 
  3. LB Daveon “Bam Crouch- Kansas
  4. DL Edwin Kolenge
  5. WR Reed Harris- Arizona State
  6. RB Turbo Richard- Indiana
  7. TE Stevie Amar Jr. 
  8. WR Cedric Lott Jr. 
  9. DL Ty Clemons
  10. OL Jack Funke- Bryant
  11. WR/RB Datrell Jones- Holy Cross
  12. LB Jason Hewlett Jr. 
  13. QB Dylan Lonergan- Rutgers
  14. DL Sterling Sanders
  15. OL Jadon Lafontant
  16. WR Nate Johnson III
  17. OL Eryx Daugherty- Louisville
  18. DE Jayden Fry
  19. DB Omarion Davis- Penn State
  20. TE Matt Ragan (former player, 2022-24)
  21. LB Tim Hays
  22. DB Omar Thornton
  23. WR Semaj Fleming- App State
  24. QB Shaker Reisig
  25. LB Bryce Steele
  26. RB Alex Broome
  27. LB Jaylen Blackwell
  28. OL Ryan Mickow- Tulane
  29. WR Ismael Zamor
  30. DB Amari Jackson- Maryland

2026 Boston College Transfer Portal Additions:

  • 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

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