Tag: NFL Draft
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Tracking Syracuse Football’s Undrafted Free Agents
What a successful weekend it was for Syracuse football. For the first time since 2006, the Orange had four players get their names called on the NFL Draft stage in Green Bay. But it’s not only the guys who get drafted that can make an impact on an NFL roster. Let’s catch you up on…
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Kyle McCord Grades Meh At NFL Draft Combine
We all need a break from complaining about this basketball team right now, so why don’t we try to bring in some positivity? This weekend marked the 2025 NFL Draft Combine down in Indianapolis, and the Orange were out in full force. The biggest storyline though was about the SU signal-caller, Kyle McCord. The NFL…
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Sean Tucker Going Undrafted is a Bummer, But…
Sean Tucker will never be forgotten in Syracuse. It starts with the fact that he was a tremendous player. His 2021 season where he broke the single season rushing record with almost 1,500 yards speaks for itself. The explosiveness he had and how he electrified a fanbase in a way an offensive skill position player…
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The NFL Draft Gives Syracuse a Taste of the Spotlight
The next couple of days figure to be big for Syracuse. Matthew Bergeron, Garrett Williams and Sean Tucker are virtual locks to be drafted, while Mikel Jones has a chance as well. On top of those four leading the way for the SU program, Chris Elmore and Andre Szmyt also figure to get a chance…
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Fizz Film Room: What Makes Syracuse Football Prospects Special?
The NFL Draft is about a month away, and college teams around the country have been holding their Pro Days. Syracuse’s was earlier this week, and four names appear to be drawing the most buzz. Let’s take a look at some key plays from their careers and how they might affect their draft stock. MIKEL…
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Where Will Sean Tucker Be Drafted?
We’re in the home stretch of basketball season, and the Orange men’s lacrosse team has come on strong, jumping into the top-25 after three wins. If you’re looking ahead, the NFL Draft is only 70 days away. The past couple NFL drafts have gone rather well for the ‘Cuse, and even undrafted players like Kingsley…
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How Sustainable is Syracuse’s Success?
Dino Babers’ squad has undeniably had an incredible season up until this point. It might even be better than 2018 when the Orange went 10-3. But, as seen after that season, SU’s win total was cut in half the next year from 10 to 5, and then all the way down to 1 in 2020.…
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What Happened to Trishton Jackson?
In 2019, the Syracuse offense was rather awful. Terrible sack numbers, bad quarterback play and an inability to score points defined a disappointing season. But there was one bright spot. A 6-foot-1, 185 lb. transfer wide receiver from Michigan State whose connection with Tommy DeVito kept SU in a couple of games. In total, Jackson…
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What Can Sean Tucker Do to Improve His Draft Stock?
One would expect this to be Sean Tucker’s last season at Syracuse. Last year, he was SU’s most important player, setting the single-season rushing record. He led the NCAA in yards after contact. He was first team all-ACC and a Maxwell Award Finalist. Coming into 2022, everyone knows what to expect from the Orange’s junior…
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Former SU Lineman Josh Black’s Skillset, Fit Could Prove Beneficial With Saints
The NFL draft came and went in late April, and there were conspicuously zero Syracuse players taken throughout the three-day process. That fact stirred up some question marks here on the Fizz, but it appears SU football isn‚Äôt going to completely whiff on NFL representation. Former offensive lineman Aaron Servais and defensive tackle McKinley Williams…
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Which Syracuse Football Players have the Best Chance to Get Drafted?
Last year, on the fourth Thursday of April, all eyes in the 315 were glued to the television. The anticipation of Andre Cisco, Trill Williams and Iffy Melifonwu moving on to the NFL unified all the Syracuse faithful, regardless of how the 2020 season went for SU football. But this year, when it comes to…
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Five-Star Review: Woody Newton, Ty Rodgers, & NFL Draft
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host Five-Star Recruit, where we answer the biggest questions in Syracuse recruiting news. On this episode the guys tackle: Did Syracuse misuse Woody Newton and will it impact recruiting? Is Ty Rodgers to Syracuse just a pipe dream? Did the NFL Draft help Syracuse recruiting? You can listen to Five-Star…
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Fizz Radio 5/8: SU in the Draft, Guerrier’s Departure & Five-Star Review
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host Fizz Radio this week and cover everything you need to know in the world of Syracuse sports. The guys discuss the SU football players who were taken in the NFL Draft, debate how Quincy Guerrier’s transfer news will impact SU basketball, and answer all the big SU recruiting questions…
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Trill Williams Signed as UFA by New Orleans Saints
Former SU defensive back Trill Williams is getting a shot in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints signed Williams as an undrafted free agent Saturday evening shortly after the draft concluded Williams joins the Saints and will have the chance to compete in a solid secondary room featuring three-time Pro Bowlers Malcolm Jenkins and Marshon…
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DraftCast: Cisco and Iffy in the NFL
Jaron May and John Eads are back to break down Day 2 of the NFL Draft and give their opinions on Andre Cisco and Ifeatu Melifonwu getting picked in the third round. Go check out our other NFL Draft content by clicking the links below: NFL Draft Day 2 Recap Ifeatu Melifonwu Drafted by the…
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Orange Selected: NFL Draft Day 2 Recap
As expected, Syracuse had a good second night of the Draft. All-American safety Andre Cisco was taken by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the first pick of the third round, while cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu was drafted 101st overall, also in the third round, by the Detroit Lions. The general consensus is that these two are talented…
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Ifeatu Melifonwu Drafted By the Detroit Lions
Cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu is the second Orange player off the draft board. It took a couple rounds, but the South Grafton, Mass. native was picked 101st in the third round. The 6’3″ junior raised his draft stock immensely after lacing together one of the best pro days amongst defensive backs. Melifonwu’s splits included a 41.5″…
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Andre Cisco Drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars
Andre Cisco is officially headed to the league! Cisco was selected 65th overall by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The Valley Stream, N.Y. native is the first Orange player taken in this year‚Äôs draft. Fellow defensive backs Ifeatu Melifonwu and Trill Williams are still waiting to be selected. Cisco…
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NFL DraftCast: Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Preview
Jaron May and John Eads hop on the mic for a special DraftCast to recap Day One of the NFL Draft and preview Day Two. The guys discuss their favorite picks and try to predict where Iffy Melifonwu and Andre Cisco will land. Check back each morning for the next couple days as the Fizz…
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Here’s Who Replaces the NFL Talent leaving Syracuse
The NFL Draft is just days away! Syracuse hopes to add three more names to the list of former Orange playing on Sundays. The defensive back trio of Andre Cisco, Ifeatu Melifonwu, and Trill Williams await the phone call that turns their lifelong dreams into a reality. SU fans should be right there with them…
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With the NFL Draft Looming, Which SU Prospects Have the Best Pro Potential?
The NFL Draft is right around the corner. The first round starts April 29th, and we‚Äôll likely see a few familiar Orange names come off the board in the days following. After a tough 1-10 2020 season, it‚Äôs encouraging to see some of SU‚Äôs talent get their due on draft boards. At this point, mock…
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Fizz Radio 4/23: Braswell Out, Boeheim In, NFL Draft, & Fizz Feedback
John Eads and Ian Unsworth are on the fizz radio airwaves this week! The boys will be partnering up going forward with the graduation of Gill Gross. This week’s topics include Robert Braswell transferring to Charlotte, Jimmy Boeheim transferring in to Syracuse, where SU’s three defensive backs may go in the NFL Draft, and everyone’s…
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Can Andre Cisco’s Draft Stock Help Syracuse Recruiting?
Andre Cisco is one of the most important players in recent Syracuse history. Not only was he tabbed by The Fizz as a top 100 athlete the school has ever seen, he holds in his hand the possibility of helping change SU football. Cisco has many draft evaluators drooling over his potential, and had he…
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Taj Harris: A Bright Spot in a Dark Season
I just want to start by acknowledging that 2020 has understandably been a rough year for a lot of people ‚Äì and for several reasons to-boot. Certainly, this sentiment can be applied to the players, coaches, trainers and all else involved with Syracuse Football, at the moment. The Orange is currently 1-7, in what has truly been…
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Evaluating Trill Williams’ Draft Stock
No Syracuse fan should be surprised by Trill Williams‚Äô declaration for the 2021 NFL Draft. Over the past three seasons, most of the draft hype surrounded All-American safety Andre Cisco while Williams served as a lockdown corner and safety in the shadows. That doesn‚Äôt mean Williams didn‚Äôt make any noise. The Yonkers, NY native logged…
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It Might be Time to Evaluate Andre Cisco’s Legacy
Every Syracuse fan knows that Andre Cisco is destined for the NFL. His 12 interceptions led the nation over the past two seasons. ESPN‚Äôs Mel Kiper Jr. ranked the reigning All-ACC Second Teamer as the second best safety in next year‚Äôs NFL Draft. Given his accolades and draft stock, it‚Äôs safe to assume Cisco will…
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Why Hasn’t an NFL Team Signed Moe Neal?
Moe Neal was nothing but consistent at Syracuse. He never missed a game and always put his head down between the tackles. Even with the long lineage of great running backs preceding him, Neal climbed to 9th on SU‚Äôs all time rushing list (2,560). He also ranks 9th in yards per carry (5.28). Despite his…
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5/2 FizzRadio: NCAA Changes, Syracuse NFL Prospects & Basketball Recruiting
On this episode of FizzRadio, Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte discuss how the NCAA’s new stance on name, image and likeness will impact Syracuse, predict some future Orange in the NFL, get you caught up on SU basketball recruiting, and of course check the Fizz Feedback. You can listen to Fizz Radio on the Score…
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