Gavin Neil
Freshman defensive lineman on Boston College's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 290 lb · Chicago, IL · Marian Catholic
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 1263 nationally · Signed with Boston College
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Boston College's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Boston College in 2026.
Gavin Neil
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Boston College3-star out of Marian Catholic
Career arc
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 defensive lineman for Boston College.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in strength and tackling.
Boston College has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-Americans. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Donovan Ezeiruaku was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Boston College
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Boston College
Returning around him
- 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 a top-30 prospect from the state of Illinois and a top-45 defensive line prospect nationally … Racked up over 60 tackles, nine sacks, two strip sacks and two fumble recoveries en route to All-State, All-Co...
The defensive line · Boston College
- #56E'Lla Boykin2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #13Demetrius Ballard2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90Keith Sampson1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #41Favor Bate1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #93Gavin Neilno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · Boston College team page