PORTAL TARGETS: Boston College looking at SURPRISE high potential transfer portal targets.

Locked On Boston College - Daily Podcast On Boston College Eagles Football & Basketball30mApril 16, 2026

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This episode of Locked On Boston College dives into the team's ongoing transfer portal activity, highlighting three intriguing prospects despite Boston College's slow start in securing transfers. Host AJ Black discusses Ernest Shelton, a high-scoring guard from Merrimack with strong offensive numbers, and Jacob Furphy, a highly rated Australian recruit from UConn who saw minimal playing time. He also explores the potential fit of Darius Adams, a high-potential but underperforming Maryland transfer, given BC’s new offensive coordinator Luke Murray. The episode shifts to recruiting, emphasizing the strategic value of early official visits—using James Westerfeld as a cautionary tale of how a low-profile recruit can explode in value after a BC offer. Black also previews upcoming official visits for edge rusher Jadel Carter and discusses BC’s smaller-than-usual recruiting class due to program rebuilding. The show closes with a celebration of BC Baseball’s perfect 12-0 midweek record and a call to fans to support the team at home games against Duke. The tone is optimistic and energetic, blending analysis with fan engagement.

Key Takeaways
1

Boston College has yet to land a transfer in the portal but remains active with potential targets like Ernest Shelton, Jacob Furphy, and Darius Adams.

2

Early official visits can dramatically increase a recruit’s value—James Westerfeld’s recruitment exploded after a BC offer.

3

BC’s football recruiting class will likely be smaller due to roster balancing and transfer portal needs.

4

BC Baseball is on a historic run, now 28-12 and 12-0 in midweek games, with a chance to reach 30 wins this weekend.

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Luke Murray’s arrival as offensive coordinator could be a major selling point for high-potential transfers like Darius Adams.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Welcome & Show Intro

AJ Black welcomes listeners to Locked On Boston College, promotes the Everyday Club, and previews today’s topics including transfer portal targets, official visits, and BC Baseball’s success.

2:00
6 min

Transfer Portal Targets: Ernest Shelton & Jacob Furphy

He's a big time – he would be a very solid get, I would think.

Highlight
8:00
8 min

Darius Adams: A Stretch Fit with High Potential

Could they sell him on that and get enough money together to get him here? It's something worth watching.

Highlight
16:00
10 min

Recruiting Strategy & The Westerfeld Effect

The minute that kid blows up, we are now fighting 15 other fires to try to keep that kid there.

Highlight
26:00
10 min

Official Visits & New Staff Impact

AJ previews two key official visits: Jadel Carter, a 6'5 edge rusher with connections to new staff, and discusses how BC’s new hires are expanding recruiting reach in Florida and the South.

High-Impact Quotes
The minute that kid blows up, we are now fighting 15 other fires to try to keep that kid there.
AJ Black16:05
Viral: 90.0
He's a big time – he would be a very solid get, I would think.
AJ Black5:09
Viral: 85.0
Could they sell him on that and get enough money together to get him here? It's something worth watching.
AJ Black10:01
Viral: 80.0

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