RESHAPED: K.J. Sampson & Chris Marable Anchor Boston College Defensive Line TRANSFORMATION in 2026

Boston College Eagles revamp defensive tackle depth chart as Bill O'Brien hits the transfer portal hard. Can new arrivals like K.J. Sampson from Florida State and C.J. Marable from Wake Forest reshape a defensive line plagued by injuries and underperformance last season? Hidden gems Micah Amedee and Christian Hudson wait in the wings, poised to contribute meaningful snaps and add much-needed rotation to Ben Albert’s unit.   Host AJ Black examines whether this reconstructed group—bolstered by veteran transfers and promising sophomores—can erase the Eagles' defensive woes. The conversation spotlights key position battles, rising freshmen, and the critical importance of interior line play for the 2026 season. With an overhauled defensive staff and new energy in Chestnut Hill, will Boston College’s defense finally turn the corner, or will lingering questions hold them back?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBostonCollege?sid=YouTube   Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege   #BostonCollege If you’re a true diehard Boston College fan… the Everydayer All-Access tier is built for you. You’ll get one-on-one text access with me, bonus episodes, an exclusive newsletter, and a 15% discount to the Locked On merch store. Head to https://lockedonbostoncollege.supercast.com/to join the Everydayer program and unlock All-Access. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.