Boston College Hires New Director of Player Personnel

Ryan Roberts joins the Eagles after previous roles at Mississippi State, North Carolina, and Liberty.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:21pm

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Boston College has hired Ryan Roberts as their new Director of Player Personnel, according to a source. Roberts previously served as the Associate Director of Player Personnel at Mississippi State and has also held roles in recent years with North Carolina and Liberty.

Why it matters

The Director of Player Personnel is a key position on a college football coaching staff, responsible for overseeing the recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes. Roberts' hiring represents an important addition to Boston College's program as they look to continue building a competitive roster in the ACC.

The details

In his new role, Ryan Roberts will be tasked with managing Boston College's player personnel operations, including coordinating the recruitment of high school and transfer players, evaluating talent, and supporting the coaching staff's efforts to build the Eagles' roster.

  • Roberts was most recently the Associate Director of Player Personnel at Mississippi State.

The players

Ryan Roberts

The new Director of Player Personnel at Boston College, previously held similar roles at Mississippi State, North Carolina, and Liberty.

Boston College

The NCAA Division I football program that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

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The takeaway

Roberts' hiring represents an important addition to Boston College's football staff as the program looks to continue recruiting top talent and building a competitive roster in the ACC.