While we knew Jaelen Gill was going to transfer because of an earlier announcement, we didn’t know where.
Taking to Twitter, the running back committed to Boston College. The Eagles are coming off a 6-7 season and will have to climb past Clemson and others to conquer the ACC.
Hoping that Gill can be the answer, the former four-star recruit could transition back to running back at Boston College. Gill was the No. 2 all-purpose back in the Class of 2018.
After switching to a slot receiver while at Ohio State in what seemed like an attempt to gain more opportunity, Gill seemed to fall victim to the numbers game at the position.
Master Teague served as the team’s backup running back last season while the plethora of talented receivers took any opportunity from Gill. With skilled running backs and receivers inbound, Gill saw the end of the tunnel and wanted something different.
That said, he entered the transfer portal and, according to his tweet, is now on his way to Boston College.
It’s up. pic.twitter.com/5EBGi1Csnc
— J-A-E- (@jaelengill21) May 19, 2020
Gill did redshirt his freshman season so he will have an extra year to prove himself. Being a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, Gill should have the skill to take the Eagles to a new level. However, unless he receives a waiver from the NCAA, he’ll have to sit out the 2020 season because of undergraduate transfer rules.
We wish Gill the best in his time at Boston College.
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