Quintayvious Hutchins

Linebacker · Boston College

A five-year Boston College captain and seventh-round pick who is fighting to make New England's roster while facing a pending legal case.

Quintayvious Hutchins grew up in Alabama and spent five seasons at Boston College, developing into a team captain and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. His rookie offseason has been complicated by a misdemeanor assault and battery charge stemming from a May 2026 incident at a Boston College dorm.

★ Team captain, Boston College, 2025

★ Seventh-round pick, 2026 NFL Draft (No. 247 overall)

★ Five-year letterman at Boston College (2021-2025)

Path to the league

Hutchins played five seasons at Boston College after arriving from Alabama, developing into a team captain during his redshirt senior year. The New England Patriots selected him in the seventh round, 247th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Career highlights

Hutchins emerged as a full-time starter for Boston College in 2024, his first season in the role, recording 31 tackles, 5.5 for loss, 3.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception. He measured 6-foot-2 7/8 and 233 pounds at the NFL Combine, running a 4.74-second 40-yard dash with a 37-inch vertical jump.

2025 season recap

Hutchins started his final season at Boston College in 2025 as a team captain, recording 35 tackles with 3.5 for loss and two sacks before declaring for the draft. Since being drafted, he was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery on a family or household member following a May 12, 2026 incident at a Boston College dormitory; he was arraigned in Newton District Court on May 13, pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance as the case continues.