How Boston College Football Alums Fared in NFL Week 16
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The Boston College Eagles football program is not known for producing the most NFL players.
However, the program has multiple alumni that are playing and succeeding at the next level. Currently, there are 16 former Eagles rostered on 12 different NFL teams and range from active to practice squad.
Below is a look at how the Boston College products performed during Week 16 in the NFL.
1. Zach Allen, DE, Denver Broncos
Broncos defensive end Zach Allen tallied four tackles (three solo and one assisted) in Denver’s 34-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night.
2. Zay Flowers, WR, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers tallied five receptions for 100 yards in Baltimore’s 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The performance helped Flowers hit a career milestone, surpassing him past 1,000 yards on the season for the first time in his professional career.
3. Zion Johnson, G, Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers offensive lineman Zion Johnson helped pave the way for 380 total offensive yards and four touchdowns in Los Angeles’ 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night.
4. Harold Landry III, LB, Tennessee Titans
Titans linebacker Harold Landry III tallied eight total tackles (four solo and four assisted) in Tennessee’s 38-30 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
5. Chris Lindstrom, G, Atlanta Falcons
Falcons offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom helped pave the way for 329 offensive yards and two offensive touchdowns in Atlanta’s 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday.
6. Justin Simmons, S, Atlanta Falcons
Falcons safety Justin Simmons tallied three total tackles (two solo and one assisted) in Atlanta’s 34-7 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
7. Hunter Long, TE, Los Angeles Rams
Rams tight end Hunter Long played in Los Angeles’ 19-9 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, however did not record a reception.
8. Christian Mahogany, G, Detroit Lions
Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany recorded his first career start in Detroit’s 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Mahogany helped pave the way for 475 offensive yards and four offensive touchdowns in the victory.
9. Isaac Yiadom, CB, San Francisco 49ers
Niners cornerback Isaac Yiadom sawa time in San Francisco's 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, however did not record a tackle or statistic.
10. Will Harris, S, New Orleans Saints
Saints defensive back Will Harris tallied eight total tackles (six solo and two assisted) in New Orleans’ 34-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Monday night.
11. Isaiah McDuffie, LB, Green Bay Packers
Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie played in the Packers 34-0 shutout win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, but did not record a tackle.
Did Not Play
AJ Dillon, RB, Green Bay Packers- Out For Season With Neck Injury
John Johnson III, S, Los Angeles Rams- On IR With Shoulder Injury
Elijah Jones, CB, Arizona Cardinals- Out With Ankle Injury
Matt Milano, LB, Buffalo Bills- Out With Groin Injury
Kyle Hergel, G New Orleans Saints- Currently On Practice Squad
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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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