BC Announces 2022 Football Recruiting Class

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College head football coach Jeff Hafley announced Wednesday 21 players who signed as part of the Eagles' 2022 football recruiting class.

2022 Boston College Football Recruiting Class
Name                           Pos.     Ht.        Wt.       Hometown/High School
Cam Barfield                 RB       5-8       180      Las Vegas, Nev./Bishop Gorman
Jude Bowry                   OT       6-5       285      Germantown, Md./St. Frances Academy
Alex Broome                 RB       5-8       185      Nashville, Tenn./Lipscomb Academy
Sam Candotti                P          6-1       180      Niddrie Victoria, Australia/Buckley Park College
Noah Clifford                 OL        6-5       280      Brentwood, Tenn./St. Thomas More
CJ Clinkscales             ATH     5-7       180      Buford, Ga./Buford
Daveon Crouch             OLB     6-2       215      Tampa, Fla./Wharton
Peter Delaportas           QB       6-4       200      Jefferson, N.J./Jefferson Township
Jeremiah Franklin          TE        6-4       225      Walkersville, Md./Walkersville
Jack Funke                   OL        6-6       290      Needham, Mass./Xaverian Brothers
Joseph Griffin               WR      6-4       200      Springfield, Mass./Springfield Central
Sione Hala                    S/LB     6-2       210      Los Angeles, Calif./St. John Bosco
Joshua Hardy               DE       6-3       235      Bowie, Md./Annapolis Area Christian School
Amari Jackson             CB       6-0       180      McDonough, Ga./Eagle's Landing
Edwin Kolenge             OLB     6-3       220      Montreal, Que./Loomis Chaffee
Matthew Ragan             TE        6-5       230      Westboro, Mass./Lawrence Academy
Gilbert Tongrongou       DE       6-3       250      Woodbridge, Va./Forest Park
Kwan Williams             DT        6-1       290      Baltimore, Md./McDonogh
Clive Wilson                  DE       6-5       245      Youngstown, Ohio/Chaney
Kivon Wright                 DE       6-4       217      Baton Rouge, La./Manvel
Ismael Zamor                WR      6-1       190      Everett, Mass./Everett

Recruiting Class by Location:
Maryland (4)
Massachusetts (4)
Georgia (2)
Tennessee (2)
Australia (1)
California (1)
Canada (1)
Florida (1)
Louisiana (1)
New Jersey (1)
Nevada (1)
Ohio (1)
Virginia (1)

Recruiting Class by Position:
Defensive End (4)
Offensive Line (3)
Wide Receiver (2)
Linebacker (2)
Running Back (2)
Tight End (2)
Athlete (1)
Defensive Back (1)
Defensive Tackle (1)
Kicker/Punter (1)
Quarterback (1)
Safety/Linebacker (1)

Cam Barfield
Running Back • 5-8 • 180
Las Vegas, Nev. • Bishop Gorman

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 82 running back in the class, No. 14 player in Nevada, No. 3 running back in Nevada
Rivals: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star, No. 35 running back in the class, No. 8 player in Nevada, No. 3 running back in Nevada
On3: 3-star, No. 66 running back in the class, No. 14 player in Nevada

Led Bishop Gorman to a Nevada 5A state championship … rushed for a score and 43 yards in the state title game … opened the season with a five-touchdown, 131-yard performance en route to a 12-1 season.

Jude Bowry
Offensive Tackle • 6-5 • 285
Germantown, Md. • St. Frances Academy

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 62 offensive tackle in the class, No. 14 player in Maryland, No. 2 offensive tackle in Maryland
Rivals: 3-star, No. 18 player in Maryland, No. 1 offensive tackle in Maryland
ESPN: 3-star, No. 22 player in Maryland, No. 36 offensive guard in the class, No. 1 offensive guard in Maryland
On3: 3-star, No. 44 offensive tackles in the class, No. 9 player in Maryland

Led the way up front for a St. Frances Academy team that went 8-1 and finished No. 1 in the Maryland MaxPreps Top 25 for the fifth year in a row.

Alex Broome
Running Back • 5-8 • 185
Nashville, Tenn. • Lipscomb Academy

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 95 running back in the class, No. 38 player in Tennessee, No. 4 running back in Tennessee
Rivals: 3-star, No. 40 player in Tennessee, No. 2 all-purpose back in Tennessee
ESPN: 3-star, No. 50 running back in the class, No. 22 player in Tennessee, No. 3 running back in Tennessee
On3: 3-star, No. 39 running back in the class, No. 23 player in Tennessee

Led Lipscomb Academy to its first state title since 2007 under head coach Trent Dilfer … named the recipient of the 2021 Tennessee Titans Division II-AA Mr. Football award … rushed 186 times for 1,395 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior … added 68 receptions for 808 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns … carried 22 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns, earning MVP honors, in the championship game.

Sam Candotti
Punter • 6-1 • 180
Niddrie Victoria, Australia • Buckley Park College

247 Sports: 2-star, No. 7 punter in the class, No. 4 player in Australia
On3: 3-star, consensus No. 1 punter

Trained as a punter with Prokick Australia.

Noah Clifford
Offensive Line • 6-5 • 280
Brentwood, Tenn. • St. Thomas More

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 132 offensive tackle in the class, No. 6 player in Connecticut, No. 2 offensive tackle in Connecticut
Rivals: 3-star, No. 5 player in Connecticut, No. 2 strongside defensive end in Connecticut
On3: 3-star, No. 125 offensive tackle in the class, No. 2 player in Connecticut

Started career at Ravenswood High School in Tennessee before transferring to St. Thomas More in Connecticut.

CJ Clinkscales
Athlete • 5-7 • 180
Buford, Ga. • Buford

247 Sports: No. 105 athlete in the class, No. 105 player in Georgia, No. 10 athlete in Georgia
Rivals: 3-star, No. 100 player in Georgia, No. 7 running back in Georgia
ESPN: No. 104 athlete in the class, No. 111 player in Georgia
On3: No. 71 athlete in the class, No. 132 player in Georgia

Named Georgia's 8-AAAAAA Athlete of the Year … finished his senior season by winning the state title, the third time in his high school career Buford won the state championship … 826 yards rushing and eight touchdowns as a senior … 22 tackles, two sacks, two TFLs and five pass breakups on defense.

Daveon Crouch
Outside Linebacker • 6-2 • 215
Tampa, Fla. • Wharton

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 91 linebacker in the class, No. 110 player in Florida, No. 9 linebacker in Florida
Rivals: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star, No. 91 outside linebacker in the class, No. 161 player in Florida
On3: 3-star, No. 95 linebacker in the class, No. 140 player in Florida

Led Wharton defense in a 9-3 season with team-high 67 tackles, including 21 tackles for loss … off the field, Crouch was the first to respond to a fellow student on campus who was unresponsive and breathing irregularly in August … he was able to get the attention of staff who would use an AED shock to the student's chest, then several minutes worth of CPR until medics arrived.

Peter Delaportas
Quarterback • 6-4 • 200
Jefferson, N.J. • Jefferson Township

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 35 quarterback in the class, No. 9 player in New Jersey, No. 1 quarterback in New Jersey
Rivals: 3-star, No. 22 player in New Jersey, No. 2 quarterback in New Jersey
ESPN: 4-star, No. 12 pro-passer quarterback in the class, No. 4 player in New Jersey, No. 1 quarterback in New Jersey, ESPN 300 recruit
On3: 3-star, No. 39 quarterback in the class, No. 8 player in New Jersey

Named to the Morris County All-County Offense … led eventual sectional champs into Section 2 title game with a three-touchdown performance in the semifinals … the sectional title for Jefferson Township was the fourth in program history and the first since 2008 … threw for 2,006 yards and 25 touchdowns … completed 69.1 percent of his passes … rushed 31 times for 164 yards … also a standout wrestler who qualified for the state tournament.

Jeremiah Franklin
Tight End • 6-4 • 225
Walkersville, Md. • Walkersville

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 38 tight end in the class, No. 12 player in Maryland, No. 1 tight end in Maryland
Rivals: 3-star, No. 21 player in Maryland, No. 1 tight end in Maryland
ESPN: 3-star, No. 25 'Y' tight end in the class, No. 23 player in Maryland, No. 1 tight end in Maryland
On3: 3-star, No. 72 tight end in the class, No. 25 player in Maryland

Finished senior season with 24 receptions for 363 yards and four touchdowns … also rushed for 459 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 5.4 yards per carry … played tight end and defensive end at Walkersville … also played basketball … filling in at quarterback due to injuries in the state playoffs, Franklin rushed for 128 yards and three TDs and completed 5 of 7 passes for 57 yards as the host Lions advanced 35-28 over Poolesville … four-touchdown game early in the season where he rushed for 80 and two TDs, and he also caught four passes for 71 yards and another pair of scores.

Jack Funke
Offensive Line • 6-6 • 290
Needham, Mass. • Xaverian Brothers

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 99 offensive tackle in the class, No. 7 player in Massachusetts, No. 2 offensive tackle in Massachusetts
Rivals: 3-star, No. 7 player in Massachusetts, No. 2 offensive tackle in Massachusetts
ESPN: 3-star, No. 91 offensive tackle in the nation, No. 9 player in Massachusetts, No. 3 offensive tackle in Massachusetts
On3: 3-star, No. 65 offensive tackle in the nation, no. 5 player in Massachusetts

Starting tackle on Xaverian team that went 9-4 in 2021 … Boston Herald All-Scholastic selection as a senior.

Joseph Griffin
Wide Receiver • 6-4 • 200
Springfield, Mass. • Springfield Central

247 Sports: 4-star, No. 51 wide receiver in the class, No. 3 player in Massachusetts, No. 1 wide receiver in Massachusetts
Rivals: 4-star, No. 50 wide receiver in Massachusetts, No. 4 player in Massachusetts, No. 1 wide receiver in Massachusetts
ESPN: 3-star, No. 94 wide receiver in the class, No. 2 player in Massachusetts, No. 1 wide receiver in Massachusetts
On3: 3-star, No. 67 wide receiver in the class, No. 3 player in Massachusetts, No. 1 wide receiver in Massachusetts

Led Central to a Division 1 Super Bowl state title … caught 49 passes for 896 yards and 11 touchdowns … hauled in nine receptions for 186 yards, including a 34-yard and 54-yard touchdowns, in the state semifinals to reach the title game … finished prep career with 102 receptions for 1,913 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Sione Hala
Safety/Linebacker • 6-2 • 210
Los Angeles, Calif. • St. John Bosco

247 Sports: 4-star, No. 31 safety in the class, No. 31 player in California, No. 4 safety in California
Rivals: 4-star, No. 26 safety in the class, No. 23 player in California, No. 3 safety in California
ESPN: 3-star, No. 35 safety in the class, No. 42 player in California
On3: 3-star, No. 76 linebacker in the class, No. 67 player in California

Totaled 72 tackles, including five for loss, on 10-2 St. John Bosco team … product of the same high school as current BC strong safety Jaiden Woodbey.

Joshua Hardy
Defensive End • 6-3 • 235
Bowie, Md. • Annapolis Area Christian School

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 68 edge defensive end in the class, No. 25 player in Maryland, No. 2 edge defensive end in Maryland
Rivals: 3-star, No. 39 weakside defensive end in the class
ESPN: 3-star, No. 120 defensive end in the class, No. 28 player in Maryland, No. 5 defensive end in Maryland
On3: 3-star, No. 65 edge defensive end in the class, No. 17 player in Maryland

Starting defensive end and tight end at Annapolis Area Christian School … started all eight games … all-conference selection in the MIAA C Conference at defensive end as a senior.

Amari Jackson
Cornerback • 6-0 • 180
McDonough, Ga. • Eagle's Landing

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 88 cornerback in the class, No. 91 player in Georgia
Rivals: 3-star, No. 84 player in Georgia, No. 8 cornerback in Georgia
ESPN: 4-star, No. 47 cornerback in the class, No. 43 player in Georgia, No. 9 cornerback in Georgia
On3: 3-star, No. 59 cornerback in the class, No. 54 player in Georgia

Region 4-5A First Team Offense … posted 47 tackles … caught 24 passes for 342 yards and rushed 10 times for 79 yards.

Edwin Kolenge
Outside Linebacker • 6-3 • 220
Montreal, Que. • Loomis Chaffee

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 85 linebacker in the class, No. 2 player in Connecticut, No. 1 linebacker in Connecticut
Rivals: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star, No. 22 inside linebacker in the class, No. 2 player in Connecticut, No. 1 linebacker in Connecticut
On3: 3-star

Montreal native, began playing football at Clearwater International in Florida before transferring to Loomis Chaffee in Connecticut … played in 10 games and recorded 29 tackles for loss, nine sacks, four interceptions and forced five fumbles … named All-New England first team and the New England Defensive Player of the Year … No. 2 prospect from Canada in the 2022 recruiting class.

Matthew Ragan
Tight End • 6-5 • 230
Westboro, Mass. • Lawrence Academy

247 Sports: 4-star, No. 14 tight end in the class, No. 2 player in Massachusetts, No. 1 tight end in Massachusetts
Rivals: 3-star, No. 25 tight end in the class, No. 9 player in Massachusetts, No. 1 tight end in Massachusetts
ESPN: 3-star, No. 18 'y' tight end in the class, No. 4 player in Massachusetts, No. 1 tight end in Massachusetts
On3: 3-star, No. 48 tight end in the class, No. 7 player in Massachusetts

Starting tight end and captain at Lawrence Academy … father John played linebacker and tight end at Boston College (1978-80) and his older brother Sean was an offensive lineman for the Eagles (2016-19) … his mother Katie is also a BC graduate … 28 receptions for 556 yards and four touchdowns his senior season … All-ISL and All-NEPSAC selection … All-Scholastic honoree.

Gilbert Tongrongou
Defensive End • 6-3 • 250
Woodbridge, Va. • Forest Park

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 129 defensive lineman in the class, No. 27 player in Virginia, No. 4 defensive lineman in Virginia
Rivals: 3-star, No. 26 player in Virginia, No. 3 strongside defensive end in Virginia
ESPN: 3-star, No. 63 defensive tackle in the class, No. 22 player in Virginia, No. 1 defensive tackle in Virginia
On3: 3-star, No. 116 defensive lineman in the class, No. 27 player in Virginia

Starting defensive end and offensive tackle at Forest Park … as a junior, he was named the Cardinal District Defensive Player of the Year after totaling 11 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and eight quarterback pressures in seven games … All-Class 6 Region B football team first-team selection on offense as a senior.

Kwan Williams
Defensive Tackle • 6-1 • 290
Baltimore, Md. • McDonogh School

247 Sports: 4-star, No. 42 defensive lineman in the class, No. 7 player in Maryland, No. 4 defensive lineman in Maryland
Rivals: 3-star, No. 47 defensive tackle in the class, No. 14 player in Maryland, No. 2 defensive tackle in Maryland
ESPN: 4-star, No. 31 defensive tackle in the class, No. 9 player in Maryland, No. 2 defensive tackle in Maryland
On3: 3-star, No. 82 defensive lineman in the class, No. 16 player in Maryland

Starting defensive tackle at McDonogh School … totaled 79 tackles, including 23 solos, with an interception, forced fumble, six sacks and seven tackles for loss as a senior.

Clive Wilson
Defensive End • 6-5 • 245
Youngstown, Ohio • Chaney

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 173 defensive lineman in the class, No. 46 player in Ohio, No. 5 defensive lineman in Ohio
Rivals: 3-star, No. 33 strongside defensive end in the class, No. 1 strongside defensive end in Ohio
ESPN: 3-star, No. 141 defensive end in the class, No. 55 player in Ohio
On3: 3-star, No. 130 defensive lineman in the class, No. 41 player in Ohio

Starting defensive end and tight end at Chaney High School … also played basketball … did not start playing football until his sophomore year in high school … monster junior season featured 56 tackles — 17 for a loss — 10 sacks and three forced fumbles.

Kivon Wright
Defensive End • 6-4 • 217
Baton Rouge, La. • Manvel

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 142 defensive lineman in the class, No. 148 player in Texas
Rivals: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star, No. 106 defensive end in the class, No. 182 player in Texas
On3: 3-star, No. 96 defensive lineman in the class, No. 132 player in Texas

Seven tackles for loss in just seven games for Manvel (Texas) High School … rated the No. 50 recruit and the No. 3 defensive end in Houston by Matt Malatesta.

Ismael Zamor
Wide Receiver • 6-1 • 190
Everett, Mass. • Everett

247 Sports: 3-star, No. 122 wide receiver in the class, No. 6 player in Massachusetts, No. 3 wide receiver in Massachusetts
Rivals: 3-star, No. 6 player in Massachusetts, No. 2 wide receiver in Massachusetts
ESPN: 3-star, No. 135 wide receiver in the class, No. 8 player in Massachusetts, No. 3 wide receiver in Massachusetts
On3: 3-star, No. 83 wide receiver in the class, No. 3 player in Massachusetts, No. 2 wide receiver in Massachusetts

Starting wide receiver at Everett and helped team to 10-1 campaign in 2021 … honorable mention Boston Globe All-Scholastic selection as a junior … Boston Herald All-Scholastic selection as a junior … caught 44 passes for 819 yards and five touchdowns … rushed 40 times for 423 yards and four scores … added four interceptions as a defensive back.

BC Announces 2022 Football Recruiting Class

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