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Cody Roscoe uses 11 weeks at Ford Sports Performance to transform body before NFL draft

Cody Roscoe finished third in the ACC with 8.5 sacks last season and is on track to be the next Syracuse player to sign with an NFL team. Read More »

April 27, 2022 at 9:37 pm

SU running back Sean Tucker should wear No. 44 next season

If Sean Tucker were to wear No. 44 for the Orange next year, the football program would benefit by bridging the gap between generations of fans. Read More »

November 18, 2021 at 1:40 am

Syracuse punter Nolan Cooney signs with New Orleans Saints

Nolan Cooney went undrafted and signed with the New Orleans Saints, joining Syracuse teammate Trill Williams. Read More »

May 1, 2021 at 8:48 pm

Syracuse's Trill Williams signs with New Orleans Saints after going undrafted

Trill Williams notched 93 tackles, four interceptions and three forced fumbles across his 28-game career at Syracuse. Read More »

May 1, 2021 at 6:54 pm

Where will Melifonwu, Cisco and Williams go in NFL Draft? 4 scouts weigh in.

Melifonwu, Cisco and Williams are all expected to be drafted in the first three rounds, and punter Nolan Cooney may be drafted as well. Read More »

April 1, 2021 at 12:04 am

In Senior Bowl, Ifeatu Melifonwu records 2 pass breakups, 3 tackles

Various NFL Draft projections have shown Melifonwu as being drafted sometime between the end of the first round and the later stages of the third round. Read More »

January 30, 2021 at 9:09 pm

Andre Cisco opts out of the 2020 season, declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Cisco was previously ruled out for the season after suffering an ACL injury in warmups against Georgia Tech when he collided with a receiver. Read More »

October 13, 2020 at 7:22 pm

3 former Syracuse players make NFL 53-man rosters as rookies

5th round pick Alton Robinson, 7th rounder Sterling Hofrichter and undrafted Trishton Jackson all made their initial 53-man rosters. Read More »

September 6, 2020 at 5:37 pm

4 former Syracuse players sign as undrafted free agents following NFL draft

Adams, Coleman, Jackson and Riley will join Alton Robinson and Sterling Hofrichter as Syracuse players from last season in the NFL. Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 12:29 am

Punter Sterling Hofrichter selected by Atlanta Falcons in 7th round

Hofrichter was a four-time Ray Guy Award candidate, and ended his career with the most punting yards in Syracuse history. Read More »

April 25, 2020 at 6:32 pm

Defensive end Alton Robinson drafted in 5th round by Seattle Seahawks

Robinson, the first Syracuse player drafted in 2020, was named an All-ACC selection twice during his Syracuse career. Read More »

April 25, 2020 at 2:18 pm

‘What are we going to do?’: How no Pro Day impacts potential NFL prospects

Syracuse’s Pro Day was canceled due to the coronavirus. Now, players are forced to exercise amid quarantine and market themselves to NFL teams. Read More »

April 2, 2020 at 11:17 pm

Slayton drafted to Giants, 6 other former SU players heading to NFL teams

Chris Slayton was drafted by the New York Giants after finishing ninth in SU history for tackles for loss. Read More »

April 28, 2019 at 6:14 pm

Former SU wide receiver Ervin Philips signs as undrafted free agent with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Philips is the all-time leader in receptions at Syracuse and signed soon after the 2018 NFL Draft concluded. Read More »

April 28, 2018 at 8:50 pm

Syracuse football great Tim Green publishes children's book with Derek Jeter

The two-time All-American recently added another publication to his list of accomplishments, penning a kids’ story about baseball with the former New York Yankees shortstop. Read More »

April 2, 2018 at 10:32 pm

2016 NFL Draft: Former Syracuse OL Rob Trudo will attend Tampa Bay Buccaneers mini camp

Former Syracuse offensive lineman Rob Trudo will attend Tampa Bay Buccaneers mini camp. Read More »

April 30, 2016 at 9:30 pm

2016 NFL Draft: Former Syracuse football DB Julian Whigham to reportedly sign with Buffalo Bills as undrafted free agent

Whigham wasn't taken in the draft, but signed with the Bills as a free agent. Read More »

April 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm

2016 NFL Draft: Former Syracuse punter Riley Dixon selected by Denver Broncos in 7th round

The Denver Broncos selected former Syracuse punter Riley Dixon with the 228th overall pick in the NFL Draft. He was just the second punter taken in the draft. Read More »

April 30, 2016 at 5:53 pm

2016 NFL Draft: 2 former Syracuse football players projected to be selected

Former defensive end Ron Thompson and former punter Riley Dixon are two of eight players that were at SU's pro day who are projected to be drafted. Read More »

April 27, 2016 at 11:22 pm

Defensive lineman Ron Thompson reportedly will declare for NFL Draft

Ron Thompson will reportedly enter the NFL Draft after recording a team-high seven sacks in 2015. Read More »

December 23, 2015 at 7:58 pm

Former SU long snapper Sam Rodgers to attend Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp

Former SU long snapper Sam Rodgers will attend the Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp this weekend. Read More »

May 6, 2015 at 12:10 pm

Former Syracuse running back Prince-Tyson Gulley to reportedly attend Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp

Former Syracuse running back Prince-Tyson Gulley will attend the Buffalo Bills’ rookie minicamp this weekend, per Dan Tortora of Dan Tortora Broadcast Media. Read More »

May 5, 2015 at 8:30 pm

Former Syracuse wide receiver Jarrod West to reportedly attend New York Jets rookie minicamp

Former Syracuse wide receiver Jarrod West will attend New York Jets minicamp this weekend, per Syracuse.com. West wasn’t selected in the NFL Draft, which concluded on Saturday. Read More »

May 5, 2015 at 12:25 pm

Former Syracuse safety Darius Kelly to reportedly attend Buffalo Bills minicamp

Former Syracuse strong safety Darius Kelly will report to the Buffalo Bills’ rookie minicamp beginning on Friday, Dan Tortora of Dan Tortora Broadcast Media reported on Monday afternoon. Read More »

May 4, 2015 at 2:44 pm