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Durell Eskridge - DB - Orange

Syracuse redshirt sophomore S Durell Eskridge underwent surgery for a broken wrist and torn ligaments.

Beat writer Michael Cohen isn't sure when the injury took place, since Eskridge took part in most of the spring activities. "Eskridge will be monitored over the summer, and his status for 2013 will be determined prior to camp in August, according to a press release from the Syracuse athletic department," Cohen writes.
Source: Syracuse.com
May 6 - 2:12 PM
Drew Allen - QB - Orange

Former Oklahoma senior QB Drew Allen has transferred to Syracuse.

Since Allen will graduate this spring, he will be eligible to play for the Orange in 2013. First-year coach Scott Shafer is replacing Doug Marrone and will need to find a fill-in for Ryan Nassib. According to Allen, the Orange coaching staff made no promises regarding the competition.
Source: Syracuse.com
Apr 29 - 1:06 PM
Shamarko Thomas - DB - Orange

Steelers selected Syracuse S Shamarko Thomas with the No. 111 overall pick.

Thomas (5-foot-8 7/8, 213) is a bullet to the ball. He ran 4.42 at the Combine with an explosive 11-foot-1 broad jump. Thomas logged 16.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles in his college career. Mike Mayock has compared Thomas' to former Colts great Bob Sanders. Described as a "vicious striker" by ESPN Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl, Thomas is a highlight-reel hitter but plays in a straight line and won't be able to cover NFL pass catchers one-on-one, lacking both fluidity and height. He'll step in as Pittsburgh's third safety.
Apr 27 - 12:56 PM
Ryan Nassib - QB - Orange

Giants traded up to select Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib with the No. 110 overall pick, sending Nos. 116 and 187 to the Cardinals.

Projected by many to come off the board at No. 8 overall, Nassib settles for a competition with David Carr to be Eli Manning's backup. Nassib (6-foot-2 1/8, 227) was a three-year starter in Doug Marrone's shotgun-heavy, up-tempo Syracuse offense, completing 60.3 percent of his passes with a 70:28 TD-to-INT ratio. Rated the No. 1 quarterback in this class by draft gurus Russ Lande and Greg Cosell, Nassib flashes NFL-quality anticipation and can drive the ball at the intermediate level. He is the draft's most accurate passer, and has the quickest release. Nassib's big negatives are his tendency to become frenetic in the pocket and let his deep ball sail.
Apr 27 - 12:56 PM
Justin Pugh - T - Orange

Giants selected Syracuse OL Justin Pugh with the No. 19 overall pick.

Pugh (6-5, 307) made 34 starts at Syracuse, mostly at left tackle. An athletic technician, Pugh is being projected to guard or even center by NFL teams due to stubby 32-inch arms. In March, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah compared Pugh to "a better version of Andy Levitre." Levitre played left tackle at Oregon State and has grown into one of the NFL's top left guards. In 2012, Pugh permitted just a half-sack of Ryan Nassib and otherwise didn't allow a single hurry. The Giants could slot Pugh in at left guard ahead of Kevin Boothe or right tackle over David Diehl. They'll likely figure it out in training camp.
Apr 25 - 10:23 PM
Justin Pugh - T - Orange

The NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah has mocked Syracuse OL Justin Pugh to the Giants at pick No. 19.

Jeremiah is a big fan of Pugh's, but perhaps the NFL is too. We know about the top three tackles, along with the possibility of D.J. Fluker and the two guards being selected early, but Pugh is a new name. Some project him to guard while others consider him a tackle.
Source: NFL.com
Apr 25 - 11:30 AM
Ryan Nassib - QB - Orange

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora writes that Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib is "definitely" in play for the Buffalo Bills at No. 8.

This is expected simply because the Bills hired Nassib's college coaches to run the show. Head coach Doug Marrone has great familiarity with Nassib for that reason and could very well select him at the pick. The Bills clearly need a quarterback of the future and Nassib could be it.
Source: CBS Sports
Apr 24 - 3:49 PM
Justin Pugh - T - Orange

Syracuse OL Justin Pugh could move into the end of the first-round due to the run on offensive linemen, per draft insider Tony Pauline.

Pugh has been called one of the smartest players, at any position, in this class. Some will get caught up in his arm length, but Pugh works very well in tight spaces and has the posture and frame teams like. He could be projected as a guard or tackle in the NFL.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 24 - 8:54 AM
Ryan Nassib - QB - Orange

NFL insider Adam Caplan says there is "no way" the Bills select Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib with the No. 8 pick.

Caplan says the realistic option would be to trade up from the second-round "as I noted months ago." We wouldn't rule out the Nassib selection at No. 8, as there have been surprise quarterback selections in the early part of the first-round.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Apr 24 - 8:41 AM
Justin Pugh - T - Orange

The Chicago Bears privately worked out Syracuse OL Justin Pugh.

Pugh has been hailed as a very smart and versatile prospect that could very well go in the first round. It's been said that he's "like a coach on the field" but there's concerns whether he can play left tackle. Teams have worked him out at tackle, guard and center.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 23 - 6:43 PM
Ryan Nassib - QB - Orange

NFL Network's Kurt Warner said he doesn't find Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib "overly impressive on film."

"Watching film of this guy — not overly impressive on film," Warner said. "If you’re drafting a quarterback in the first round, you’re drafting a franchise quarterback, a guy who you believe can win Super Bowls for you. Otherwise, why draft a guy that high? You need a guy that can do everything, and I didn’t see on film this guy having the ability to do everything. He didn’t wow me when I saw him on film. I want to see that wow factor from a guy I’m drafting in the first round, and I just didn’t see it from Ryan," Warner said.
Source: Pro Football Talk
Apr 23 - 6:39 PM
Ryan Nassib - QB - Orange

One NFL team executive said this draft could be one of the "worst" in some time.

"When we look back at this draft in five or 10 years," said the team executive, "we might view it as one of the worst we've seen in some time." He added, "There will be 13-15 players picked in the first round that are true first-rounders. That's a fairly low number." This draft is indeed lacking in top players, but it's debatable whether it could be one of the worst. That kind of statement can be made about any draft, as we truly don't know who will or won't pan out.
Source: CBS Sports
Apr 23 - 6:19 PM
Alec Lemon - WR - Orange

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes Syracuse WR Alec Lemon could develop into a starter in the NFL.

"A quicker than fast receiver, Lemon’s struggles getting separation deep and out running defenders to make big plays running after the catch will likely lead to him being a late round pick," Lande wrote. "When he reaches out and catches ball away from his body he shows excellent hands and has consistently made tough catches on off-target passes. A smart receiver, Lemon finds open spaces in coverage and uses hands well to create some separation. However, it is a big concern that he throttles down and takes so many steps getting in and out of his cuts as this will keep him from getting separation versus man coverage in the NFL. In the end, Lemon is not going to be a high draft pick, but if he can improve his ability to get in and out of his cuts quicker he could develop into a quality starting receiver."
Source: National Football Post
Apr 23 - 6:13 PM
Alec Lemon - WR - Orange

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes Syracuse WR Alec Lemon could develop into a starter in the NFL.

"A quicker than fast receiver, Lemon’s struggles getting separation deep and out running defenders to make big plays running after the catch will likely lead to him being a late round pick," Lande wrote. "When he reaches out and catches ball away from his body he shows excellent hands and has consistently made tough catches on off-target passes. A smart receiver, Lemon finds open spaces in coverage and uses hands well to create some separation. However, it is a big concern that he throttles down and takes so many steps getting in and out of his cuts as this will keep him from getting separation versus man coverage in the NFL. In the end, Lemon is not going to be a high draft pick, but if he can improve his ability to get in and out of his cuts quicker he could develop into a quality starting receiver."
Source: National Football Post
Apr 23 - 6:12 PM
Justin Pugh - T - Orange

One NFL scout told Packers beat writer Bob McGinn that Syracuse OL Justin Pugh is one of the smartest players he has scouted in 12 years.

"Like a coach on the field," the scout added. "He came into our room at Indy and told us he was a left tackle, which I'm sure his agent told him to say because they make the most money," another scout said. "He doesn't have the feet to play out on an island. He is ornery. Good technician. He's high intangibles. He bends well enough. He's a second- or third-round guy that will be a solid player for a long time."
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 19 - 2:37 PM

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