BC Interruption - National Signing Day 2015: Boston College Football Welcomes a New Class of EaglesA Boston College Eagles Community.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47285/bci-fave.png2015-02-04T19:25:28-05:00http://www.bcinterruption.com/rss/stream/77228442015-02-04T19:25:28-05:002015-02-04T19:25:28-05:00Boston College National Signing Day Twitter Recap
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/VarsityAces">@VarsityAces</a> Congrats to Nolan Borgersen as he heads to BC next month!!! Nice send off from senior football players! <a href="http://t.co/M98eUoTR8P">pic.twitter.com/M98eUoTR8P</a></p>
— Westwood Athletics (@WWRSDAthletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWRSDAthletics/status/545324398518222849">December 17, 2014</a>
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<p>Congratulations to Senior Nolan Borgersen who will begin his College Football Career at Boston College next month!! <a href="http://t.co/DpOvHViXp8">pic.twitter.com/DpOvHViXp8</a></p>
— Westwood Athletics (@WWRSDAthletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWRSDAthletics/status/545305124051386369">December 17, 2014</a>
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<p>CCC's <a href="https://twitter.com/JSmoothiie">@JSmoothiie</a> signing to Boston College. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD?src=hash">#NSD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TBO_PrepSports">@TBO_PrepSports</a> <a href="http://t.co/DyGONHLUVO">pic.twitter.com/DyGONHLUVO</a></p>
— lynden ostrander (@lynden_o) <a href="https://twitter.com/lynden_o/status/563048496467824643">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>CCC's <a href="https://twitter.com/JSmoothiie">@JSmoothiie</a> posing with family after signing with Boston College. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD?src=hash">#NSD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TBO_PrepSports">@TBO_PrepSports</a> <a href="http://t.co/ggy9XQsg6f">pic.twitter.com/ggy9XQsg6f</a></p>
— lynden ostrander (@lynden_o) <a href="https://twitter.com/lynden_o/status/563049699029311488">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Destined_23">@Destined_23</a> and the Gowins family signing up to be part of @BostonCollFB. <a href="https://twitter.com/StAnthonysAth">@StAnthonysAth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/News12LI">@news12li</a> <a href="http://t.co/V8Y1SOGWYL">pic.twitter.com/V8Y1SOGWYL</a></p>
— Kevin Maher (@KMaherNews12) <a href="https://twitter.com/KMaherNews12/status/563026955810115585">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Moeller WR Chase Pankey says playing college football always a dream. Signed with Boston College today <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cincysigning?src=hash">#cincysigning</a> <a href="http://t.co/vYwoo4xuwV">pic.twitter.com/vYwoo4xuwV</a></p>
— Mike Dyer (@MikeDyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeDyer/status/563106829010747393">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/JakeBurt23">@JakeBurt23</a> on signing his NLI to BC today <a href="https://twitter.com/BHallESPN">@BHallESPN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BostonHeraldHS">@BostonHeraldHS</a> <a href="http://t.co/iNcEyyabih">pic.twitter.com/iNcEyyabih</a></p>
— The Eagle's Nest (@TheNestSJP) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNestSJP/status/562968871721005056">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Dreams Coming True <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalSigningDay?src=hash">#NationalSigningDay</a> @ Boston College Football <a href="http://t.co/tPu9c7m9J8">http://t.co/tPu9c7m9J8</a></p>
— Jake Burt (@JakeBurt23) <a href="https://twitter.com/JakeBurt23/status/562963636030013440">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Goffstown's Chris Garrison (Lawrence Academy, on the left) signs with Boston College. WR/TE hybrid <a href="http://t.co/vIoc1Perak">pic.twitter.com/vIoc1Perak</a> via JamieStaton</p>
— WMUR Sports (@WMUR9_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/WMUR9_Sports/status/563088507271651329">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>thanks to all those who made this possible <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUCSigningDay?src=hash">#NUCSigningDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreBC?src=hash">#WeAreBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeaDude?src=hash">#BeaDude</a> <a href="http://t.co/KeAAAB1udc">pic.twitter.com/KeAAAB1udc</a></p>
— Wyatt Knopfke (@Wyatt_Knopfke) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wyatt_Knopfke/status/563011702732890116">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>St Stephens <a href="https://twitter.com/Wyatt_Knopfke">@Wyatt_Knopfke</a> signs with <a href="https://twitter.com/BCFootballNews">@BCFootballNews</a> Boston College. Says he's "high on life right now." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SigningDay?src=hash">#SigningDay</a> <a href="http://t.co/gFpReCeoEZ">pic.twitter.com/gFpReCeoEZ</a></p>
— Adam Shadoff (@AdamShadoff) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamShadoff/status/562985332166373376">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShepherdHill?src=hash">#ShepherdHill</a>'s Chris Lindstrom <a href="https://twitter.com/SHRHSRams">@SHRHSRams</a> signs Nat. Letter of Intent to <a href="https://twitter.com/bcbuzztap">@BCbuzztap</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tgsports">@tgsports</a> <a href="http://t.co/85hd3njp1e">http://t.co/85hd3njp1e</a> <a href="http://t.co/bCSyLxrKk2">pic.twitter.com/bCSyLxrKk2</a></p>
— Steve Lanava (@SteveLanava) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveLanava/status/545814026824212480">December 19, 2014</a>
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<p>2014 ESPN Boston Lineman of the Year Chris Lindstrom signed his NLI with Boston College this afternoon <a href="http://t.co/NT0bqS7udu">pic.twitter.com/NT0bqS7udu</a></p>
— Brendan C. Hall (@BHallESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/BHallESPN/status/545713457824157697">December 18, 2014</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/BHallESPN">@BHallESPN</a> Aaron Monteiro signing his letter of intent with his family behind him <a href="http://t.co/Gz4tQCeKIP">pic.twitter.com/Gz4tQCeKIP</a></p>
— Greg Dudek (@gdudek10) <a href="https://twitter.com/gdudek10/status/563029475013955584">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>MT <a href="https://twitter.com/QWilliamsCNY">@QWilliamsCNY</a>: CBA football's Peter Battaglia (Coastal Carolina) & John Phillips (BC) sign their letters of intent <a href="http://t.co/CpDLhmb52i">pic.twitter.com/CpDLhmb52i</a></p>
— CNY Central (@CNYcentral) <a href="https://twitter.com/CNYcentral/status/563073947559034883">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>It's official! Looking forward to the upcoming years at the Heights! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeADude?src=hash">#BeADude</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCSigningDay?src=hash">#BCSigningDay</a> <a href="http://t.co/kUKETQJs7d">pic.twitter.com/kUKETQJs7d</a></p>
— Ray Smith (@raisin_smitty) <a href="https://twitter.com/raisin_smitty/status/563038922604019713">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Zach Allen & Alex LaPolice sign with <a href="https://twitter.com/BCFootballNews">@BCFootballNews</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/HarvardFootball">@HarvardFootball</a> full story to come! <a href="http://t.co/71fr4IKfW0">pic.twitter.com/71fr4IKfW0</a></p>
— NewCanaanite.com (@NewCanaanite) <a href="https://twitter.com/NewCanaanite/status/563019010116448256">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Proud to say I am a BC Eagle. <a href="https://twitter.com/BCFootballNews">@BCFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NewCanaanFB">@NewCanaanFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreBC?src=hash">#WeAreBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForBoston?src=hash">#ForBoston</a> <a href="http://t.co/JHYbpPF5wm">pic.twitter.com/JHYbpPF5wm</a></p>
— Zach Allen (@TheZALLEN44) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheZALLEN44/status/563122661115838464">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Tanner Karafa signs to play football at Boston College. Go Eagles!!!! <a href="http://t.co/X6ng25rnVg">pic.twitter.com/X6ng25rnVg</a></p>
— SBHS Athletics (@SBHS_Athletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/SBHS_Athletics/status/563086282243735552">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Its Official. Im An Eagle! <a href="http://t.co/b9CiF1yvOB">http://t.co/b9CiF1yvOB</a></p>
— Lukas Denis (@_LukasDenis7) <a href="https://twitter.com/_LukasDenis7/status/562979886206550017">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Amherst Regional's Taj Amir-Torres, w/mother, Charon Hazard, signs NLI to <a href="https://twitter.com/BCFootballNews">@BCFootballNews</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SigningDay?src=hash">#SigningDay</a>. GazetteNET <a href="http://t.co/keXm9QlXkd">pic.twitter.com/keXm9QlXkd</a></p>
— Kevin Gutting (@KevinGutting) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinGutting/status/563077760319766529">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Lake Nona's Mehdi El-Attrach <a href="https://twitter.com/_Mehdurzz4_">@_Mehdurzz4_</a> commits to Boston College, <a href="https://twitter.com/BCFootballNews">@BCFootballNews</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreBC?src=hash">#WeAreBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeADude?src=hash">#BeADude</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHSNNSD?src=hash">#BHSNNSD</a> <a href="http://t.co/eblvHD1amZ">pic.twitter.com/eblvHD1amZ</a></p>
— Andy Wontor (@AndyWontor) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyWontor/status/563026631359729665">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Congratulations Ben Glines! Awesome Picture! Love and Prayers! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalSigningDay?src=hash">#NationalSigningDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManOfGod?src=hash">#ManOfGod</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BostonCollege?src=hash">#BostonCollege</a> <a href="http://t.co/2yF7Wc2VIo">pic.twitter.com/2yF7Wc2VIo</a></p>
— City on a Hill (@CityonaHillUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/CityonaHillUSA/status/563020423588495360">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>St. Xavier RB Ben Glines signed with Boston College this morning. He's also in Texas with <a href="https://twitter.com/usafootball">@usafootball</a>. <a href="http://t.co/j8qNRXcTsv">pic.twitter.com/j8qNRXcTsv</a></p>
— Mike Dyer (@MikeDyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeDyer/status/563097941867782146">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>Former Ansonia OL Ryan Hovan (Stony Brook) and S Will Harris (Boston College) sign LOIs out of Choate <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cthsfb?src=hash">#cthsfb</a> <a href="http://t.co/VM80vSg4oD">pic.twitter.com/VM80vSg4oD</a></p>
— GameTimeCT (@GameTimeCT) <a href="https://twitter.com/GameTimeCT/status/563102639182061569">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>I'm officially an Eagle! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreBC?src=hash">#WeAreBC</a> <a href="http://t.co/AHtbq5Kweo">pic.twitter.com/AHtbq5Kweo</a></p>
— Will Harris (@JWill_Harris) <a href="https://twitter.com/JWill_Harris/status/563107424865767424">February 4, 2015</a>
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https://www.bcinterruption.com/2015/2/4/7979229/tweetcap-boston-college-footballs-2015-national-signing-dayBrian F.2015-02-04T19:22:31-05:002015-02-04T19:22:31-05:002015 Boston College National Signing Day Wrap Up
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<p>Nothing big, but at least the Eagles didn't have anything go wrong</p> <p>2015 National Signing Day is in the books, and it was a day that pretty much went as expected. Boston College brought in 25 recruits, and one graduate student today. There were no last minute flips either to or from the Eagles, and for the most part the news of the day was wrapped up with Ray Smith's 7am PST Letter of Intent fax.</p>
<p>The class attacked weaknesses that needed to be addressed. They grabbed two quarterbacks, a handful of WR's and WR/CB athletes, and added much needed depth to both the offensive and defensive line. Even with it being a large class, the Eagles didn't use many spots on running backs, which probably prevented them from getting an elite recruit (probably a position BC has the highest chances of grabbing a 4/5 star). Also, they did not grab a kicker on scholarship, but Addazio did grab one as a preferred walk on.</p>
<p>Steve Addazio talked today about how impressed he was with the speed of his new recruits, many of them with sub 4.5's on their 40s. Some of the faster players that committed today include a track star Taj-Amir Torres, the two mobile QB's Elijah Robinson and <span>Jeff Smith</span>, and <span>Zach Allen</span>, a very quick defensive end. That certainly will be important for the Eagles as they will need to continue to improve at many of the skill positions on offense and defense.</p>
<p>Looking at the crew as a whole still leaves you with some questions. While no doubt this group is talented, and all but three are 3 stars, there doesn't seem to be any elite talent in the group. There were no four stars, though both Anthony Palazzolo and Wyatt Knopfke were both at one time 4*'s, but the recruiting services fixed that after they committed to the Eagles. On the other hand, BC recruits bring in some pretty amazing credentials. Nolan Borgersen broke New Jersey's receiving records, Jeff Smith had 3,000 yards his senior season (pass/rush), and <span>Zach Allen</span> was the Gatorade Player Of The Year for Connecticut.</p>
<p>In terms of geography, Addazio continued to hit on the important areas that he has always treasured. He had seven recruits from Massachusetts, and four from Connecticut. He received two more commitments from New York and New Jersey, and a whopping six from Florida. It'll be interesting to see how BC attacks the recruiting trail this year as they have sent out multiple offers in Texas and California, two areas where we haven't received much love in recent years.</p>
<p>We are starting to see what this program is going to look like under third year head coach Steve Addazio. 56 of the 85 players on the roster have come from his last two years of recruiting. The Spaz years and players are starting to fade away, and now it's up to Addazio to find more talent to continue to rebuild this program. Today's recruiting class was a solid group, but it's no time to rest—the Class of 2016 awaits.</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2015/2/4/7982113/2015-boston-college-national-signing-day-wrap-upA.J Black2015-02-04T16:41:22-05:002015-02-04T16:41:22-05:00Preferred Walk-On Colton Lichtenberg Signs With BC<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/DennisKnightSMN/status/563089026572640256">Preferred Walk-On Colton Lichtenberg Signs With&nbsp;BC</a></h3>
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https://www.bcinterruption.com/2015/2/4/7980965/preferred-walk-on-colton-lichtenberg-signs-with-bcBrian F.2015-02-04T15:08:47-05:002015-02-04T15:08:47-05:00Ray Smith Signs With Boston College
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<p>A speedy defensive tackle from California.</p> <p>The Eagles had to go all the way to the left coast to unearth a defensive tackle in this class. Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, California) defensive tackle Ray Smith is a dude. The 6-foot-1, 270-pound tackle selected Boston College over claimed offers from Air Force, Bucknell, Harvard, Lafayette, Navy and San Diego State.</p>
<p>Smith has a combination of the two things you would look for in a defensive tackle. He has speed to beat offensive lineman off the snap, and good strength to get past them when needed. He isn't necessarily the size of a standard college defensive tackle yet, but with a little training and weight gain he could fit in well in Don Brown's defensive schemes.</p>
<p>With Connor Wujciak and Truman Gutapfel coming back to fill in at defensive tackle, there won't be a lot of playing time. The interesting question will be whether Mehdi Abdesmad will be granted an additional year. He played in four games last year, but there is the possibility that the NCAA could grant him another year. If that happens I wouldn't expect Smith to be on the two deep this year, and instead would be redshirted.</p>
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<p>Here are Smith's rankings from the various recruiting services:</p>
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<li><span>Rivals: Three stars, 40th best defensive tackle</span></li>
<li><span>Scout: Three stars, 103rd best defensive tackle</span></li>
<li><span>247Sports: Three stars, rated a 84, 77th best defensive tackle, 142nd best California recruit</span></li>
<li><span>ESPN: Three stars, rated a 75, 78th best defensive tackle, 128th best California recruit</span></li>
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<p>Go Eagles!</p>
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https://www.bcinterruption.com/2015/2/4/7978185/rewatch-boston-colleges-national-signing-day-show-hereBrian F.2015-02-04T11:32:20-05:002015-02-04T11:32:20-05:00Football Adds Richmond DL Evan Kelly
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<p>A three-year starter with the Spiders is an Eagle!</p> <p>Just one surprise on National Letter of Intent Signing Day for Boston College and it'll hopefully add some much needed depth to BC's defensive line. In addition to the 25 high school recruits added to this year's class, the program has picked up Richmond graduate transfer Evan Kelly.</p>
<p>Kelly, a 6-foot-1, 285-pound defensive lineman from Seton LaSalle Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, was a three-year starter for the Spiders. He registered 162 career tackles in 42 games, including 23 TFLs and 17 sacks. Last season, he started in all 12 games on his way to being named an All-CAA first-team selection. He was named to the All-CAA Second Team in both 2012 and 2013. Out of high school, Kelly was named all-conference as a junior and senior on both sides of the ball.</p>
<p>Given that BC is well under the 85 football scholarship cap at the moment, this is the type of low risk, potentially high reward pickup that Addazio has utilized in each of his first three years on the Heights. Kelly's scholarship will only be on the books for a single year, but he adds a much needed big body on the Eagles' defensive line.</p>
<p>This will be the second straight year that Addazio and Brown have dipped into the FCS grad transfer pool for a defensive end. Last season, Columbia's Seyi Adebayo saw action in all 12 games for BC, recording 12 sacks, 4 TFLs and 3 sacks, two in the regular season finale against Syracuse.</p>
<p>Welcome to the Heights, Evan!</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2015/2/4/7977631/boston-college-football-adds-richmond-grad-transfer-evan-kelly-defensive-lineBrian F.2015-02-04T10:11:13-05:002015-02-04T10:11:13-05:00Anthony Palazzolo Signs With Boston College
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<p>A huge local kid who looks like what you'd expect from a BC tackle. </p> <p>Fairfield Prep offensive tackle Anthony Palazzolo would set the tone early for Boston College in 2015, becoming the class's first commit back in December 2013—one of FIVE offensive lineman in this year's recruiting class. BC was in early on the third best Connecticut recruit in the class per Rivals, and Palazzolo commits to the Eagles over claimed offers from Connecticut and Pittsburgh. The 6-foot-5, 330-pounder also drew interest from Maryland, Miami, Nebraska, Penn State, and Syracuse, among others.</p>
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<p>Connecticut is not always known as a breeding ground of a lot of talent, but there have certainly been some big names that have come out of there in the past few years. Palazzolo is certainly the type of offensive tackle that Boston College wants and needs. He is HUGE for a high school student, already clocking in at 330 pounds, which makes him ready for college play.</p>
<p>Offensive linemen usually don't start in college for a number of reasons. One is size; many of the kids that come up need to bulk up, since college linemen are usually much bigger than opponents that they've faced in high school. Palazzolo won't be affected by that, since he's already the size of almost everyone who started on the BC line in 2014. However, he is coming in the fall, and given Addazio's track record that would mean that he is going to probably redshirt this year—learning the complex blocking schemes that his offense demands takes some time.</p>
<p>Here are Palazzolo's highlights via Hudl:</p>
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<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph3"><span>Here are his rankings:</span></p>
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<li><span>Rivals: Three stars, 61st best offensive lineman, 3rd best Connecticut recruit</span></li>
<li><span>Scout: Three stars</span></li>
<li><span>247Sports: Three stars, 73rd best offensive lineman, 3rd best Connecticut recruit</span></li>
<li><span>ESPN: Three stars, 60th best offensive lineman, 3rd best Connecticut recruit</span></li>
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<p class="pgh-paragraph">Go Eagles!</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/boston-college-football-recruiting-class-2015/2015/2/4/7973875/anthony-palazzolo-national-signing-day-boston-college-football-recruiting-2015-video-highlightsA.J Black2015-02-04T10:10:44-05:002015-02-04T10:10:44-05:00Mehdi El Attrach Signs With Boston College
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<p>A much sought-after WR is coming to the Heights! </p> <p>Mehdi El Attrach, a wide receiver has faxed his letter of intent and will be heading to the Heights. El Attrach, BC's 16th verbal commitment of the 2015 class and second wide receiving commit, is one of six recruits residing in the state of Florida.</p>
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<p>A 6-foot-1, 185-pound wide receiver out of Lake Nona, he runs a 4.75 40-yard dash and comes to BC over claimed offers from Bowling Green, Duke, East Carolina, Florida International, Louisville, UMass, Memphis, Northwestern, Rutgers, South Alabama, Southern Mississippi, Syracuse, Wake Forest, Western Kentucky, and Western Michigan.</p>
<p>Wide receiving is definitely an area of need for the Eagles, and with such a run-centric offense making it difficult to attract elite talent at the position, El Attrach is a nice addition to this year's class as he clearly racked up a pretty substantial offer sheet. He's a decent sized target with good hands and good speed. With plenty of question marks in the receiving corps moving forward, El Attrach might just find his way onto the two-deep sooner rather than later.</p>
<p>Here are El Attrach's highlights from both HUDL:</p>
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<p>El Attrach's rankings from the recruiting services are as follows:</p>
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<li><span>Rivals: Three stars</span></li>
<li><span>Scout: Three stars, 185th best wide receiver, 71st South's best wide receiver, 28th best Florida wide receiver</span></li>
<li><span>247Sports: Three stars, rated an 81 overall, 198th best wide receiver, 240th best Florida recruit</span></li>
<li><span>ESPN: Three stars, rated a 76 overall, 104th best wide receiver, 458th regional, 158th best Florida recruit</span></li>
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<p>Go Eagles!</p>
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