If you look at the Syracuse football roster as things stand today, it looks really unusual.
Numbers 1-4 are not taken. Of course, 0 is also not taken, as well as 8 and 9. The only numbers spoken for are 5 (Elmore), 6 (Trill) and 7 (Andre Cisco). None are doubled up.
Who should get the open single digit numbers?
Sean Tucker wore 2 in HS. I bet he does at SU too. If he doesn’t, it will probably be worn by Marlowe Wax, who also wore that number in HS. Two RBs from Maryland. Both verbal to SU. Both wear 2. What are the odds? But there is also Trevor Pena, who wore 2. If he plays defense, maybe he can too. Heck. Tucker and Wax might end up on defense as well. All are fine two way athletes.
Dillon Markiewicz wore 4 in HS. I think there is a good chance he gets it again for college. Chase Atkinson also wore 4 so this number might get doubled on in 2020.
Damien Alford wore 5 in HS. If Elmore is kept on offense, Damien is going to have to change. Unless Chris is willing to move for him.
Jahad Carter wore 6 in HS. If he plays offense, he can wear it in college. Though I would not be surprised to see Trill take 1 this year. He just seems the sort of guy to wear that number.
Justin Barron wore 8 in HS. Odds are good he will wear it in college too.
Robert Hanna wore 9 in HS. Since it is open, he probably gets it in college too.