Emmett Cleary

The Boston College program is known for producing tough, hard-nosed offensive linemen, and Cleary could be the next NFL-quality blocker out of Chestnut Hill. In fact, he was so intrigued by ?O-line U? as a high school recruit that the Illinois-product chose the Eagles over several Big Ten programs. Cleary is far from a guarantee to be drafted, but with a strong senior season he has the pedigree to earn a late round selection.

Earned All-State honorable mention honors as a senior offensive tackle at St. Viator; also played defensive end for the Lions

was a two-time All-East Suburban Catholic Conference selection

gained ESCC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year honors in 2007

captured 2007 Daily Herald Northwest Suburban All-Area accolades

played for head coach Chris Kirkpatrick, serving as 2007 team captain.

Emmett Joseph Cleary, born April 27, 1990 in Tokyo, Japan

enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences

an exceptional student

earned 2011 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Team honors

has served as an orientation leader for the Boston College First-Year Experience program

was an Illinois State Scholar and a National Merit Finalist; also selected to the 2007 All-State Academic Team

Emmett is the oldest of Julie and William Cleary's five children; has three brothers and one sister.