# ALERT: Top 10 Syracuse Football Players REVEALED | Who's NUMBER ONE On Fran Brown's Squad?

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Podcast: [Locked On Syracuse - Daily Podcast On Syracuse Orange Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-syracuse-daily-podcast-on-syracuse-orange-football-basketball-818696)
Published: 2026-05-16T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Syracuse Orange shake up preseason expectations as Chris Peal claims the top spot on the roster, surpassing quarterback Steve Angeli and rising star Demetres Samuel Jr. Could Syracuse send its first first-round NFL Draft pick since 2013? Host Jackson Holzer spotlights Peal’s elite cover skills, Angeli’s comeback potential, and Samuel’s rapid ascent as keys to Syracuse Football’s outlook for the 2026 season. The countdown continues with standout performances from kicker Tripp Woody, five-star freshman Calvin Russell, and disruptive defenders like Chris D'Appolonia and Tunmise Adeleye. Special teams surge into the spotlight with freshman punter Jimmy Gregg, the nation’s top recruit at his position. Can this mix of proven talent and promising newcomers elevate the Orange in the ACC? Share your own Syracuse Football top 10 and see where your ranking matches up as the roster race heats up.

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