Former Boston College Football Defensive Lineman Commits to UAB: The Rundown

Sterling Sanders, a former Boston College defensive lineman, has committed to the University of Alabama at Birmingham after entering the transfer portal on December 4, 2025. UAB Football confirmed Sanders' commitment via a social media post. Sanders, originally a four-star recruit from Blythewood, South Carolina, appeared in one game during the 2025 season, preserving his redshirt status. During his high school career, Sanders was recognized as a top-30 prospect in South Carolina and participated in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. With four years of eligibility remaining, Sanders moves closer to home to continue his college football career.

Boston College has seen a significant number of players enter the transfer portal, including TE Ty Lockwood to Arkansas, DB Ashton McShane to Liberty, and DL Edwin Kolenge to Vanderbilt, among others. Additionally, the Boston College men's hockey team was swept by Providence in a weekend series for the first time in 24 years, although they moved up to No