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March 26, 2025 | Football
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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Entering the third full week of spring practice - and a day after Boston College's 2025 Pro Day, Owen Stoudmire was able to reflect on two of his former defensive line mates.
"I learned a lot from Cam Horsley. Â He was a really good player, a very dominant player," the redshirt senior said after practice on Tuesday. Â "I think after the years of learning from a lot of good players before me, it's now my time to go ahead and step into that role and maximize it to the best of my ability."
"Donovan Ezeiruaku, Cam - we looked up to them. Â They were leaders, they were really good players," Stoudmire continued. Â "But we have a lot of really good players now - Kwan Williams, George Rooks, Sed McConnell - guys that have been with us and we'll definitely be ready to go."
A year ago, the 6-1, 284-pound defensive tackle saw action in all 13 games, earning two starts. Â In BC's win over North Carolina, Stoudmire made a season-high five tackles - including 1.5 for a loss. Â A week later against Pittsburgh, he registered two sacks. Â After redshirting the 2021 season, the Creston, Ohio product is entering his fifth season at the Heights and knows what being an Eagle is all about.
"The role of the nose tackle is to set the tone. Â In terms of physicality, toughness, it's very important," he said. Â "Making sure I come out every day and I'm one of those individuals who keeps the standard the standard. Â I've seen what it takes and to hold others to that standard, doing the things that Coach O'Brien talks about, and making sure I'm doing it myself."
On the other side of the ball, tight end transfer Ty Lockwood is entering his second full month in Boston. Â But he has quickly made a new home at BC.
"It has been a very smooth transition. Â I'm happy to be here, excited for the opportunity," Lockwood said. Â "Guys like Spencer (Dickow) and Britney (Pearson), as well as the coaching staff, they have helped me out and helped me get fresh. Â They know it's a little different being up north. Â The team is great, we're all pretty tight. Â It's been a great transition."
A four-star recruit from Thompson's Station, Tenn., Lockwood originally committed to Alabama. Â But through his comprehensive studies of other schools and offensive schemes, the 6-4, 240-pound tight end found his way north.
"I was obviously at a great school but I felt like there were more opportunities out there, especially with one of my buddies - my quarterback and my roommate - coming up to Boston," Lockwood explained. Â I had previous connections to the coaching staff - Coach Lawing and Coach O'Brien - the first month there at 'Bama. Â I thought it was a great fit."
"When I went in the portal, that's what I studied a lot," he added. Â "There were a lot of schools reaching out and I always wanted to look at how they used the tight end and how the offense is catered to the tight end. Â Kamari and Jeremiah were outstanding last year."
His research partner through the process was his former teammate and roommate, quarterback Dylan Lonergan. Â Both had a connection with head coach Bill O'Brien during his time in Tuscaloosa. Â Both brought a pedigree and a work ethic to Boston College.
"They recruit good quarterbacks here, they recruit good players - you've seen that. Â I'm coming in here and Dylan (Lonergan) is coming in here," said Lockwood. Â "You're not guaranteed anything. Â You've got to come in and work for your spot. Â That's something we knew was going to happen. I'm so excited to be able to work with these guys. Â Coming in, as soon as I got here, they're so welcoming. Â We were throwing routes the second day I was here. Â It was a great connection, to get in here and immediately meet those guys."
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"I learned a lot from Cam Horsley. Â He was a really good player, a very dominant player," the redshirt senior said after practice on Tuesday. Â "I think after the years of learning from a lot of good players before me, it's now my time to go ahead and step into that role and maximize it to the best of my ability."
"Donovan Ezeiruaku, Cam - we looked up to them. Â They were leaders, they were really good players," Stoudmire continued. Â "But we have a lot of really good players now - Kwan Williams, George Rooks, Sed McConnell - guys that have been with us and we'll definitely be ready to go."
A year ago, the 6-1, 284-pound defensive tackle saw action in all 13 games, earning two starts. Â In BC's win over North Carolina, Stoudmire made a season-high five tackles - including 1.5 for a loss. Â A week later against Pittsburgh, he registered two sacks. Â After redshirting the 2021 season, the Creston, Ohio product is entering his fifth season at the Heights and knows what being an Eagle is all about.
"The role of the nose tackle is to set the tone. Â In terms of physicality, toughness, it's very important," he said. Â "Making sure I come out every day and I'm one of those individuals who keeps the standard the standard. Â I've seen what it takes and to hold others to that standard, doing the things that Coach O'Brien talks about, and making sure I'm doing it myself."
On the other side of the ball, tight end transfer Ty Lockwood is entering his second full month in Boston. Â But he has quickly made a new home at BC.
"It has been a very smooth transition. Â I'm happy to be here, excited for the opportunity," Lockwood said. Â "Guys like Spencer (Dickow) and Britney (Pearson), as well as the coaching staff, they have helped me out and helped me get fresh. Â They know it's a little different being up north. Â The team is great, we're all pretty tight. Â It's been a great transition."
A four-star recruit from Thompson's Station, Tenn., Lockwood originally committed to Alabama. Â But through his comprehensive studies of other schools and offensive schemes, the 6-4, 240-pound tight end found his way north.
"I was obviously at a great school but I felt like there were more opportunities out there, especially with one of my buddies - my quarterback and my roommate - coming up to Boston," Lockwood explained. Â I had previous connections to the coaching staff - Coach Lawing and Coach O'Brien - the first month there at 'Bama. Â I thought it was a great fit."
"When I went in the portal, that's what I studied a lot," he added. Â "There were a lot of schools reaching out and I always wanted to look at how they used the tight end and how the offense is catered to the tight end. Â Kamari and Jeremiah were outstanding last year."
His research partner through the process was his former teammate and roommate, quarterback Dylan Lonergan. Â Both had a connection with head coach Bill O'Brien during his time in Tuscaloosa. Â Both brought a pedigree and a work ethic to Boston College.
"They recruit good quarterbacks here, they recruit good players - you've seen that. Â I'm coming in here and Dylan (Lonergan) is coming in here," said Lockwood. Â "You're not guaranteed anything. Â You've got to come in and work for your spot. Â That's something we knew was going to happen. I'm so excited to be able to work with these guys. Â Coming in, as soon as I got here, they're so welcoming. Â We were throwing routes the second day I was here. Â It was a great connection, to get in here and immediately meet those guys."
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