How Jackson Ness Came To Embody FTT

He wanted to do what it took to get on the field, so he switched positions entirely.

Choosing to play offensive line at Boston College carries considerable pressure. The tradition surrounding the big dogs - the players who live for game day in the trenches - foisted the nickname "O-Line U" on a program known for producing smash-mouth starters on championship-caliber rosters. More than a few NFL franchises won Super Bowl championships thanks to BC's ability to groom offensive linemen, and the most famous of those names litter the hands who lifted a coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Jackson Ness was well aware of that reputation when he arrived in Chestnut Hill as a defensive end. The six-foot,…