Former Mineral Point athlete heads to Boston College

PLATTEVILLE, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Boston College Football Picks Up Linebacker Out of Transfer Portal as former Mineral Point (and current UW- Platteville) athlete Will Straka made the transfer announcement on X.

The junior made the announcement via social media on Thursday afternoon. 

From Straka’s X account: “Excited to announce I will be using my final year of eligibility at @BCFootball,” said Straka via X. “Grateful for my time at @UWPlattFootball.” 

The Mineral Point, Wis., native spent three seasons with the Pioneers. During that time, he appeared in 27 games and tallied 99 total tackles (57 solo and 42 assisted), 13.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, three pass breakups, and one interception.

In his 2024 campaign, he earned All-WIAC First Team Defense, CSC Academic All-District, and two-time WIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors. 

Last year, Straka led the team in solo tackles (45), assisted tackles (35), total tackles (80), tackles per game (7.3), tied for the most tackles for loss (11), and fourth in sacks (3). 

*Statistics courtesy of Sports Illustrated

Straka was a 2021 graduate of Mineral Point High School and has been inducted into the school WALK OF FAME.

Will Straka was a standout football player for his 4 years as a Pointer. He was awarded many honors during his time on the football field, including:

2017
Starting Linebacker
SWAL Conference Champions
2018
Team Captain
1st Team All-Conference Running Back
1st Team All-Conference Linebacker
Team Defensive MVP
Team Most Valuble Linebacker/Defensive Back
Dodgeville Chronicle 1st Team All-Area
WFCA All-Region Linebacker
SWAL Conference Champions
2019
Team Captain
1st Team All-Conference Running Back
1st Team All-Conference Linebacker
Team Defensive MVP
Team Most Valuble Linebacker/Defensive Back
Dodgeville Chronicle 1st Team All-Area
QueenB Radio All-Area
Telegraph Herald Athlete of the Week vs Viroqua
WFCA All-Region Linebacker
WFCA All-Region Running Back
11 TDs in First Two Games
SWAL Conference Champions
2020
Team Captain
Undefeated Season – Ranked #1 in D5 by WSN
WFCA 1st Team All-State Linebacker
WFCA Honorable Mention All-State Running Back
WFCA All-Star Linebacker Selection
AP 2nd Team All-State Linebacker
WSN John Anderson Award Finalist
Team Defensive MVP
Team Most Valuable Linebacker/Defensive Back
Dodgeville Chronicle 1st Team All-Area
Queen B Radio All-Area
WFCA All-Region Linebacker
WFCA All-Region Running Back

Straka will use his final year of NCAA eligibility in the Division 1 Boston College program.

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