Zach Kelly is a defensive back at Boston College, from Petaluma, CA, who has not played in Boston College's 8 games this season.
Where Kelly comes from
- Petaluma, CA
- Cardinal Newman
- About 2,700 miles from Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA)
- On the Boston College roster since 2024
Where Kelly fits
Boston College lists 25 defensive backs this season.
Boston College defensive backs with a game this season
Boston College is 4-4. Next: vs Florida State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Petaluma, CA
Zach Kelly is on trial in Boston College's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
Boston College fans keep putting the player's case on trial, week to week.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bill O'Brien
Pass share
42.3%
212 pass / 289 run
Plays / game
62.6
8 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
253 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
Zach Kelly plays defensive back for Boston College.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Boston College has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Elijah Jones went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Three seasons at Boston College
- 2026 Boston College O'BrienYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Boston College O'BrienYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Boston College O'BrienYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cardinal NewmanPetaluma, CA
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Bill O'Brien.
