Our D next year is extremely young

[SU in Hershey]

I don't know about that. For example, the experience Fontus gained by playing 36 games in the Big Ten in his career surely will help him be prepared to help the Syracuse defense this year, regardless of experience in the current defensive system.

Well, I did say “some.”

And, of course you’re right! I love what Fontus brings to our defense! But scheme, assignment, etc. matter as well, and that is in part, an equalizer, right?

 

[CbusCuse]

I don't know about that. For example, the experience Fontus gained by playing 36 games in the Big Ten in his career surely will help him be prepared to help the Syracuse defense this year, regardless of experience in the current defensive system.

Fontus was a valuable get as he is a proven capable starter type and should get on the field a lot. Unfortunately according to his PFF grade and stats, he doesn't seem likely to be too much of a difference maker. Then again 2025 was his first year playing a lot. A very solid add none the less.

 

[Niastri]

You missed these guys as well:

Ward - CB - Should be very valuable back-up - transfer from WKU.
Adeleye - DE/DL - large DE who should be solid - Transfer from UNLV
Snowden - S - has the measurables but not the experience yet as he was hurt last year - Transferred from Wisconsin to Toledo in 2025.

Thanks, I was struggling with the search feature in the recruiting forum... I worked from memory. I knew I was missing a couple.