Boston College is set to welcome, yet again, a group of official visitors to campus this weekend, starting on June 13. While this weekend's group is a bit smaller than the previous two, or even the one following it, the Eagles added another name to the list on Wednesday, rounding out the group a bit.
3-Star defensive lineman Gavin Neil from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois took to social media to announce that he will be in Chestnut Hill this weekend. He will be joined by fellow 3-Star prospects William Vaughn, who committed in May, and Zykir Moore.
Can't wait to get down there to Chestnut Hill this weekend!!! #LockedIn #NextLevel @BCFootball @BCFootballFans @LopezMchs @coolc815 @AllenTrieu @EDGYTIM @GregSmithRivals @ByKyleKelly @TheUCReport @Coach_JLT @BCBillOBrien @CoachJForney pic.twitter.com/aa9dduqIEm
— Gavin Neil (@D1Gavo) June 11, 2025
Standing at 6-foot-3, 285 lbs., Neil is ranked by 247Sports' composite ranking as the No. 140 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 26 player in Illinois. As a junior in 2024, he finished with 39 tackles, 13 TFL's and 6.0 sacks.
He is an aggressive defender with a strong base and solid quickness off the ball. He is able to clog up running lanes with his big frame, but also has the athleticism to rush the quarterback and cause headaches for opposing offenses.
While he has a bit to clean up in terms of his pad level, Neil has many of the traits of an elite defender.
As of now, Boston College holds 16 commitments in the 2026 recruiting class and is ranked by 247Sports' composite ranking as the No. 26 team in the nation.
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