Preseason Notebook: The Receivers

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Tuesday was about the wide receivers. Looking at each member of the Eagles' receiving corps, Boston College will roll out a strong mix of returning contributors and fresh talent.

"I think we got a good group of guys," said assistant head coach/wide receivers coach Darrell Wyatt. "We got different skill sets… we got big guys, slot receivers, dynamic ball at the hand guys. I'm pleased with where they're going, the direction they're going, and how hard they're working."

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#2 – Jayden McGowan – Junior – Laurens, S.C.
A dynamic transfer from Vanderbilt, Jayden McGowan arrives at BC after earning two All-SEC kick returner honors, finishing both seasons in the top-five in the SEC in average kickoff return yards. The junior South Carolina native logged 987 all-purpose yards as a sophomore in 2023, averaging just over 82 yards/game, good for third on the team.

"The coaches here, specifically Coach Wyatt, [have] showed me that he can develop me into a true receiver," said McGowan. "He's had a lot of great guys in the past, so I knew I could come [here] and develop into the player I want to be."

#3 – Nate Johnson – Sophomore – St. Petersburg, Fla.
Nate Johnson made one start in eight games played for the Eagles as a true freshman in 2023, and returns to play a versatile role in the receiver room and on special teams. He made key plays at Army and in the Fenway Bowl win as a true freshman.

#4 – Reed Harris – Redshirt Freshman – Great Falls, Mont.
Entering 2024 as a redshirt freshman, Reed Harris has earned regular reps and emerged as a contributor on offense. Harris is the first player on record from the state of Montana to play in the ACC, earning first-team all-conference on both offense and defense as a high school senior in 2022, named the best recruit from the state of Montana in 2023.

#6 – Jaedn Skeete – Sophomore – Hyde Park, Mass.
A sophomore out of Boston, Jaedn Skeete made four starts in seven games played as a true freshman last season. Skeete logged 12 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown in 2023, including his first career touchdown against Virginia Tech. Skeete will play an important role for the Eagles this season.

"Coach Wyatt…I love the guy," said Skeete. "He's hard on everybody, but that's only because he sees how much potential we have as a group, and he wants us to be the best we can be…he just wants us to be great."

#9 – Jerand Bradley – Redshirt Junior – Frisco, Tx.
One of BC's transfers this offseason, redshirt junior Jerand Bradley arrives on the Heights after two seasons at Texas Tech. In 2022, he led the Red Raiders in every receiving category, becoming the sixth freshman in program history to lead the team in receiving yards. Bradley ranked third among all FBS freshmen in receiving yards in '22, and in 2023, was named to the preseason All-Big 12 Team and the Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list. Standing at 6-5, 222, Bradley projects to be a downfield weapon for the Eagles this season.

"It's been an amazing journey," said Bradley. "I'm still getting better every day and I'm just thankful to be here."

#11 – Lewis Bond – Redshirt Junior – Chicago, Ill.
The leading returning pass-catcher on the roster, Lewis Bond enters 2024 as a redshirt junior after becoming one of just six BC receivers in history, and one of six ACC receivers last season, to log a season with at least 50 catches, 600 yards, and seven touchdowns. Bond hauled in a 42-yard catch-and-run touchdown against Florida State, and logged another two scores against Louisville. Bond popped for his first 100-yard game on seven catches with a score against Virginia, further proving his ability against conference opponents. Bond led all Eagles' pass-catchers in receiving yards, touchdowns, and receiving yards/game, and profiles to once again be one of the go-to targets on offense.

"Lewis is a veteran guy, he's definitely got a lot of insight," said Reed Harris. "I feel like he's helped me a lot."

"He's always a mentor to me," said Jaedn Skeete. "He's cleaning up my game, if I have any questions, I'm going to Lewis… he knows what he's talking about…he's a good player."

#13 – Dino Tomlin – Graduate – Pittsburgh, Pa.
A graduate student out of Pittsburgh, Dino Tomlin returns for his third season at BC after spending his first three years at Maryland. Tomlin ranked third on the Eagles in receptions in 2023, including a season-long 52-yard haul against Florida State. Tomlin has proved to be a reliable option over his last two seasons with the Eagles and will once again fill those shoes.

"I've enjoyed his personality…[knowing] the level of detail it takes to win," said Tomlin on head coach Bill O'Brien. "We're all just here to win games. We're bought into whatever vision he has for us, and we just take it day by day."

#23 – Montrell Wade – Redshirt Freshman – Tyler, Tx.
Redshirted the 2023 season after producing 808 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns at Tyler High School as a senior.

#32 – Michael Landolfi – Freshman – Hanover, Mass.
Local product of Hanover High School and Lawrence Academy and was a three-time All-Scholastic selection.

#37 – Zach Schnorrbusch – Freshman – Wyckoff, N.J.
Second team all-state wide receiver for the 2023 North Jersey State Champions at Ramapo High School.

#80 – Martin Laham – Graduate – Westwood, Mass.
Started four times and played in 11 games last season at Lehigh. Previously attended The Williston Northampton School and Xaverian Brothers.

#81 – Cedric Lott Jr. – Freshman – Mesquite, Tx.
Started playing football as a high school senior at Horn. Earned All-district and 10-6A Defensive Player of the Year honors in basketball.

#82 – Ismael Zamor – Redshirt Sophomore – Everett, Mass.
Born in Haiti, Zamor played high school football at Everett and was an All-State and Boston Globe All-Scholastic pick.

#83 – Luke McLaughlin – Redshirt Junior – Hudson, Ohio
McLaughlin has contributed on the scout team throughout his career and has appeared in seven games on special teams as a gunner.

#85 – Jay Brunelle – Graduate – Paxton, Mass.
Began his career at Notre Dame before transferring to Yale for two seasons, where he played in nine games with four receptions, 106 yards and a touchdown. Appeared in three games on special teams at BC in 2023.

Players Mentioned

Lewis Bond

Jerand Bradley

Jay Brunelle

Reed Harris

Nate Johnson III

Martin Laham

Michael Landolfi

Cedric Lott Jr.

Jayden McGowan

Luke McLaughlin

Zach Schnorrbusch

Jaedn Skeete

Dino Tomlin

Montrell Wade

Ismael Zamor