Demetrius Ballard’s Rise at BC | Boston College Football News

Boston College’s football program is undergoing a dramatic rebuild under new coach Bill O’Brien, who’s stocked the roster with 28 transfers after losing over 30 players from last year’s dismal 2-10 squad. Among the standout newcomers is 6’6”, 260-pound defensive end Demetrius Ballard, a former Buffalo player now ranked 15 on BC’s top 20 list for O’Brien’s third season. Though not a top recruit out of high school, Ballard’s physical dominance and defensive MVP honors in high school have caught the eye of coaches. His modest stats at Buffalo (12 tackles, 1.5 sacks) haven’t stopped him from gaining 15 pounds and becoming a key defensive piece—if he stays healthy. His true impact will hinge on refining his technique, but if he does, Ballard could be a major breakout star for this transformed program. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/049cc8529836176f