Nearly a decade has passed since Matt Ryan took his last snap at Boston College. Current recruits were in elementary school, having watched him more with the Atlanta Falcons than with the Eagles.
But when you have a former player as decorated as Ryan, you try not to let anyone forget where he started his career. So, yes, Boston College still uses Ryan as a selling point to those interested in coming to play at Boston College. His success in the NFL and trip to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots only underscores that reason.