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BC linemen taken in NFL Draft’s sixth round

Silberman, Gallik go in sixth round

Center Andy Gallik, a four-year starter at Boston College, was selected by the Tennessee Titans.Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff/File

It doesn’t guarantee a return to “O-line U.,” but it’s a start.

Boston College, once given that nickname because of its history of producing NFL-worthy offensive linemen, had two taken on Saturday in the sixth round of the draft. Guard Ian Silberman was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the No. 190 overall pick. Eighteen spots later, center Andy Gallik was drafted by the Tennessee Titans.

Brian Mihalik, a 6-foot-9-inch defensive end, was taken in the seventh round (No. 237) by the Philadelphia Eagles, giving BC at least three draft picks for the second straight year; last year the Eagles had four.

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No BC offensive lineman had been taken in the NFL Draft since 2011, when Anthony Castonzo was a first-round selection (No. 22) by the Indianapolis Colts.

Gallik was a four-year starter for the Eagles, and was a finalist as a senior for the Rimington Trophy, an award given to the nation’s best college center.

“I didn’t have any sort of idea of who would pick me, or when. I was just hoping and praying for a phone call,” Gallik said in a conference call with Titans media.

He started 40 games for BC and twice was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference. Center seems to be the best fit, and Gallik soon might have the opportunity to snap the ball to Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota, who was the Titans’ first-round draft pick.

“I bring leadership, which is something every center should bring,” Gallik said. “I also bring durability. I started a lot of games, I’ve never missed a game because of an injury.

“I’m tough and physical, which is kind of a product of the program that I came from at Boston College. Steve Addazio, our head coach, really instilled that in all his players, and I took that to heart. I believe that translated to the type of player that I became.”

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Unlike Gallik, Silberman only spent one season with the Eagles. He played his first three seasons at the University of Florida but was not a regular starter, appearing in 20 games, with seven starts. He graduated from Florida, allowing him to transfer to another school without having to sit out a year. He chose BC.

Mihalik had a career-high 3½ sacks as a senior, and added his only college interception.

The only other New England player taken on Saturday as a draft pick was Connecticut receiver Geremy Davis, who went in the sixth round (No. 186 overall) to the New York Giants. Davis caught 44 passes as a senior for 521 yards, and scored three touchdowns. He joins Huskies cornerback Byron Jones, who was picked 27th overall by the Cowboys during Thursday’s first round.

A number of local players who went undrafted are latching on as free agents. The Steelers have reached an agreement with former Boston College quarterback Tyler Murphy, who will attempt to make the team as a receiver. According to various reports and tweets by players and agents, the Colts are signing three locals: UMass tight end Jean Sifrin, Harvard linebacker Zack Hodges, and Yale running back Tyler Varga. A pair of University of New Hampshire players — tight end Harold Spears and receiver R.J. Harris — will reportedly sign with the Saints, while teammate Mike Coccia, an offensive lineman, will sign with the Eagles.

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Michael Whitmer can be reached at mwhitmer@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeWhitmer.