As a sophomore , he was converted into a tight end and became a regular starter , registering 17 receptions ( fifth on the team ) , 223 yards and 3 touchdowns . As a junior , he tallied 23 receptions , 280 yards , 3 touchdowns and 10 special teams tackles ( led the team ) . He was called the " most competitive player in the Big East " by '' USA Today '' , excelling in blocking and receiving second-team All-Big East honors . As a senior , he registered 35 receptions ( second on the team ) , 447 yards , 6 touchdowns and 9 special teams tackles . His 35 catches were the most by an Eagle tight end since Pete Mitchell had 55 in 1994 . He also received the Orie T. Scarminach award , annually given to the MVP of the Boston College-Syracuse game , posting 6 receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown , while helping pave the way for running back Derrick Knight to rush for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns . He finished his career with 50 games ( 44 starts ) , 75 receptions for 950 yards , 12 touchdowns ( second in school history for tight ends ) and 19 special teams tackles
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Sean Ryan (American football)