COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: Boston College football’s international recruiting efforts take center stage as 2028 quarterback prospect Emil Lokkegaard prepares for a pivotal stateside showcase at the Eagles’ June 15 camp under head coach Bill O’Brien. The 6-foot-5, 205-pound signal caller from Denmark discussed his journey with Sports Illustrated ahead of his U.S. tour, which includes stops at Rutgers, Fordham, and the Andrew Van Curen Football Camp.
Prospects in the Spotlight
Lokkegaard’s football development began at age 10 through Denmark’s Copenhagen Towers program, where he trained under American quarterbacks Joshua Greaves (Occidental College) and Randall Schroeder (Truman State/Ave Maria). His rapid progression earned him a spot in the NFL Academy – a global talent initiative – by age 13.
“This training went on for a couple of years and was what really made me fall in love with the game,” Lokkegaard told SI. His combination of prototypical size, arm talent, and footwork has drawn attention despite Denmark’s limited football infrastructure.
Around the Circuit
The Boston College camp represents Lokkegaard’s first direct exposure to Power 4 coaching. While the Eagles haven’t yet initiated contact, their staff has aggressively targeted early commitments across the 2026–2028 classes:
- 2028 Class: QB Ramar Thomas (6’2″, 185 lbs) committed in January 2025
- 2027 Class: ATH Wesley Winn, QB Furian Inferrara, S Jackson Tucker
- 2026 Class: 13 commits led by QB DJ Bordeaux, RB Billy Barrett, and WR Alex Voss
Lokkegaard’s camp performance could position him as BC’s first international quarterback prospect in recent memory.
Future Forecast
The Danish passer’s U.S. tour aligns with Boston College’s strategy to identify developmental talent early. With O’Brien’s history of quarterback development and BC’s ACC platform, Lokkegaard represents a high-upside project. His journey mirrors college football’s expanding global reach – a trend the Eagles appear eager to leverage in future recruiting cycles.
