Dean Ruksnaitis
6′3″ · 280 lb · Paxton, MA · Williston Northampton School
Where he comes from
- Paxton, MA
- Williston Northampton School
- About 100 miles from Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA)
- Three-star recruit, No. 1754 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8567.
Where he fits
Boston College lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Boston College offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 105th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Boston College’s week
- RecordBoston College is 3-3.
- Next gameat Duke · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Paxton, MA
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Boston College in the news
- First-ever bowl game to Puerto Rico announced
Atlantic Coast Conference Oct 22 - Evan Dickens out for season
Sports Illustrated Oct 22 - BC earns first win of season
247Sports Oct 16 - BC GM Kenyatta Watson departs
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Boston College -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 105th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Boston College has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Zion Johnson was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Boston College in 2026
- 2026 Boston College O'BrienYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Boston College in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,754 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Boston College in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Boston College3-star out of Williston Northampton School