(born July 11, 1986) is a Defensive Tackle for the Boston College Eagles football team.
High school career
Raji played four years of football and two years of basketball at Westwood Regional High School. A three-year starter on both the offensive and defensive lines, he earned All-State, All-Conference, and All-County honors as a senior.
DT BJ Raji Highlights Boston College 2008
B.J. Raji Talks Football Future At 2009 NFL Scouting Combine In Indianapolis
He was selected to play in the 2004 Governor's Bowl, a game played between the top high-school seniors in New Jersey and New York.
College career
Freshman
Raji made the Eagles as a true freshman, playing behind Tim Bulman. He made his college debut in the home opener against Penn State, making one tackle.
BJ Raji Uses One Notre Dame Player To Tackle Another.
BJ Raji And Ron Brace - Draft Snapshot
He recorded one unassisted tackle against Boise State in the MPC Computers Bowl.
Junior
Raji started in 12 games, finishing with 63 career tackles (37 solos), 16.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and four pass breakup. He had three solo stops, including two tackles for loss in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against Navy.
Senior
Raji missed the 2007 due to academic reasons.
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Rich Eisen 2009 40 Yard Dash
He returned to the team in 2008, starting on a defense that includes Ron Brace, Kevin Akins, Mark Herzlich, Robert Francois, and Brian Toal.
Professional career
2009 NFL Draft
Raji is considered one of the top defensive tackle prospects in the 2009 NFL Draft. has him going number 4 overall.
On April 2, 2009 reports indicated that Raji had failed a drug test at the 2009 NFL Combine.