Defensive tackle B.J. Raji played college football with the Boston College Eagles in the NCAA.

Raji was selected ninth overall in the 2009 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers on April 25, 2009.

In April of 2009, Sports Illustrated posted a story on their website that Raji had failed a drug test at the NFL Scouting Combine. Raji and his agents denied the claims. Sports Illustrated later removed the article from their site and issued an apology on April 22, 2009.ESPN.com: Web Site Posts Correction on Raji He also tested positive for marijuana prior to the 2008 season.

After a standout high school football career, Raji made his collegiate debut with the Boston College Eagles as a true freshman in 2004. He recorded 13 tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss his freshman season. Raji started in all 12 games in 2005, totaling 27 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks.Boston College Eagles: B.J. Raji

Raji had a breakout season in 2006, with 63 tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss four pass deflections and 3.5 sacks. Hewas forced to sit out of the entire 2007 season for academic reasons, but returned in 2008 to record 42 tackles and seven sacks.Boston College Eagles: B.J. Raji Raji is projected to be a top selection in the 2009 NFL draft. ESPN ranks Raji as the top defensive tackle available and sixth player overall. Scouts are however concerned over his demeanor, as he was ejected from a game in 2006 and suspended for punching a Central Michigan Chippewas player during the game.ESPN.com: B.J. Raji Draft Profile