How Boston College Football Alums Fared in NFL Week 16

Multiple former Eagles took the field across the league in the past week.

Dec 15, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) carries the ball against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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

Dec 19, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws as Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) moves in during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) reacts after running for a first down against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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

Oct 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry III (58) celebrates the fumble recovery against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images / Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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

Sep 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) reacts after a turnover on downs to seal a victory against the Green Bay Packers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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

Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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

Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Hunter Long (84) lines up against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) practices during rookie minicamp at Detroit Lions headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park on Friday, May 10, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

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

Oct 27, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) carries the ball against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (22) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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

Dec 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) carries the ball asNew Orleans Saints safety Ugo Amadi (0) and cornerback Will Harris (5) pursues during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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

Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (58) chases Minnesota Vikings running back Kene Nwangwu (26) during their football game on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. / Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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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