Junior Luke Kuechly declared for the NFL Draft via phone conference on Jan. 6. The captain led the nation in tackles this season with 191, including 102 solo stops. He ends his Boston College career as both the ACC and program leader with 532 total tackles. The reigning ACC Defensive Player of the Year leaves after a strong junior campaign in which he was awarded the Butkus Trophy, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Rotary Lombardi Award, and the Lott IMPACT Trophy. He was a unanimous selection to the all-ACC first-team defense and was twice named a consensus All-American. "Over the past couple of weeks, I sat down with my parents, talked to different coaches at Boston College, the people I felt are closest to me and have the best thing at heart for me," Kuechly said. "And after the past couple of weeks, I came up with the decision to forego my senior year and head into the NFL Draft this year."
Defensive end Max Holloway declared for the NFL Draft on Jan. 12. The potential fifth-year senior was one of the top performers on last season's football team. He finished with 47 tackles, as well as eight tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups, and an interception. One of his most memorable moments of the 2011 season came when he knocked down a fourth down pass attempt to seal the win against NC State. "I love Boston College, and I have earned my degree," Holloway said. "I'm excited about moving on to the next chapter in my life."
Senior Donnie Fletcher, who entered the season as a potential NFL Draft candidate, has been invited to participate in this year's Senior Bowl. The defensive back officially announced his intent to join the North squad on Jan. 17. "We're excited to see Donnie perform in front of the NFL's top decision makers here at the Senior Bowl," said Senior Bowl President and CEO Steve Hale. Fletcher finished his final season for the Eagles with 35 tackles, four pass breakups, and one interception. In his career, he accumulated 181 tackles and 10 interceptions.
Head coach Frank Spaziani announced the addition of Jim Bollman to his staff on Jan. 6. The former Ohio State offensive coordinator's official position is offensive line coach/running game coordinator. Bollman coached ten offensive linemen that made NFL rosters during his decade-long tenure with the Buckeyes. He also coached for two seasons with the Chicago Bears as the tight ends coach. "I am very excited about this opportunity," Bollman said. "One of the most important and rewarding parts of my career has been working with outstanding people, and I look forward to working with Frank Spaziani and his staff. "
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