Dean Ruksnaitis
Freshman offensive lineman on Boston College's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 280 lb · Paxton, MA · Williston-Northampton School
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1754 nationally · Signed with Boston College
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Boston College's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Boston College in 2026.
Dean Ruksnaitis
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His career
2026
- Signed with Boston College3-star out of Williston Northampton School
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bill O'Brien
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Boston College -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Boston College has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Zion Johnson was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Boston College
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Boston College
Returning around him
- 16% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 4 Boston College players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (26 in / 30 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Boston College · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #71 · 2026 recruiting class #53
Background
2026 (Freshman): Joined the Boston College Football program in June. High School: Ranked as the number nine interior offensive lineman in the country and a top-15 prospect from the state of Massachusetts … Earned NEPSAC Class-A Lineman of the Year honors from the Williston-Northampton School.