Syracuse Orange Depth Chart

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ACC1-2 (2026)#35 Recruiting35% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 9
    76
    Steve AngeliRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    76
    Amari OdomRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 16
    67
    Malachi NelsonRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 20
    71
    Tylik HillSO
    Starter
  2. 4
    71
    Ju'Juan JohnsonJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 23
    54
    Shavane Anderson Jr.FR
WR-X
  1. 2
    66
    Umari HatcherRS SR
    Starter
  2. 14
    60
    Zamondre MerriweatherRS SR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 11
    82
    Cole WeaverRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 86
    74
    Justus Ross-SimmonsSR/TR
  3. 83
    62
    Julian McFaddenRS FR
SLOT
  1. 6
    74
    Darius JohnsonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 7
    68
    Darien WilliamsSO
TE
  1. 0
    66
    David ClementSR
    Starter
  2. 19
    61
    Daunte BacheyieSO
  3. 81
    61
    Noah MeyersRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 75
    74
    Trevion MackRS JR
    Starter
  2. 60
    60
    Naquil BetrandRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 69
    82
    Oluwafunto AkinshiloRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 55
    60
    Zach RiceRS SR/TR
C
  1. 78
    74
    Joe CruzRS SR
    Starter
  2. 50
    68
    Kahlil StewartRS FR
  3. 74
    62
    Matthew HawnRS FR
RG
  1. 76
    74
    Byron WashingtonSO
    Starter
  2. 71
    68
    Jayden MannRS FR
RT
  1. 77
    66
    Kam PringleRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 64
    66
    Skylar HarveyRS FR

Next game kickoff time

Syracuse Orange plays UConn away on Sat, Oct 3. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachFran Brownsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorJeff Nixon
Defensive CoordinatorVince Kehres

What's Next

Who do they play next?at UConn · Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Steve Angeli — starting quarterback for SyracuseHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Syracuse
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #70 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-2.0 pts

    Lost to California Golden Bears, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

    2025 SP+: 2.7

    85%

    Roster talent: 75th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #35 national

    6%

    Returning production: 35%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    12 adds in two-deep · avg 79 OVR · top add: T. Adeleye (DE, 88, from UNLV)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach SyracuseTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Syracuse?

    Syracuse Orange starting lineup

    Steve Angeli is the projected starting quarterback for Syracuse as of September 18, 2026. Amari Odom is listed second.

    Syracuse also projects Tylik Hill at running back, Umari Hatcher at wide receiver and David Clement at tight end.

    The full Syracuse Orange two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Steve Angeli · QBTylik Hill · RBUmari Hatcher · WR-XDavid Clement · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Syracuse's starting quarterback?
    Steve Angeli is the projected starting quarterback for Syracuse as of September 18, 2026. Amari Odom is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Syracuse?
    Tylik Hill is the projected starter at running back for Syracuse, with Ju'Juan Johnson listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Syracuse?
    Umari Hatcher is the projected starter at wide receiver for Syracuse, with Zamondre Merriweather listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Syracuse?
    David Clement is the projected starter at tight end for Syracuse, with Daunte Bacheyie listed second.
    When was the Syracuse Orange depth chart last updated?
    The Syracuse Orange depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Syracuse's record last season?
    Syracuse Orange finished 3-9 (1-7 in ACC play).
    When does Syracuse Orange play next?
    Syracuse Orange plays UConn away on Sat, Oct 3. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

    Full Syracuse roster

    Every player on the Syracuse Orange depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Umari Hatcher, Zamondre Merriweather

    WR: Cole Weaver, Justus Ross-Simmons, Julian McFadden

    WR: Darius Johnson, Darien Williams

    LT: Trevion Mack, Naquil Betrand

    LG: Oluwafunto Akinshilo, Zach Rice

    C: Joe Cruz, Kahlil Stewart, Matthew Hawn

    RG: Byron Washington, Jayden Mann

    RT: Kam Pringle, Skylar Harvey

    TE: David Clement, Daunte Bacheyie, Noah Meyers

    QB: Steve Angeli, Amari Odom, Malachi Nelson

    RB: Tylik Hill, Ju'Juan Johnson, Shavane Anderson Jr., Ahmad Miller

    Defense

    DE: Tunmise Adeleye, Jaylen Pray

    NT: Rashard Perry, Dillan Fontus

    DT: Nissi Ogbebor, Jartavius Flounoy

    JACK: Keyshawn Johnson, David Omopariola

    WLB: Chris D'Appolonia, Jamie Tremble, Gemaus Sackie

    MLB: Antoine Deslauriers, Zyian Moultrie-Goddard

    CB: Demetres Samuel Jr., Nazir Ward, Javon Lawrence

    SS: Cornell Perry, Ziyyon Bredell

    FS: Braheem Long Jr., Amare Snowden

    CB: Chris Peal, Chase Geter, Cam Hairston-Taylor

    NB: Davien Kerr, Rayshon Andrews, Ibn-Wadu Muhammad

    Special Teams

    PT: Jimmy Gregg, Mateja Pavlovich

    PK: Tripp Woody, Shay Barker

    KO: Tripp Woody, Shay Barker

    LS: Fran Brown Jr., Tim Schwerha

    H: Jimmy Gregg, Mateja Pavlovich

    PR: Demetres Samuel Jr., Davien Kerr

    KR: Matthew Outten, Phoenix Henriquez