Justin Pugh was selected as the 19th overall pick by the New York Giants in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Pugh: 19th Overall Pick in the NFL Draft
4/25/2013 10:28:00 PM | Football
Syracuse offensive tackle Justin Pugh was the first Orange off the board at the 2013 NFL Draft, after being chosen as the 19th overall pick in the first round by the New York Giants. As the 19th overall selection, Pugh is the highest drafted Orange since defensive end Dwight Freeney was the 11th overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts in 2002.
Pugh is the first Orange offensive tackle drafted in the NFL since Andrew Tiller was the ninth pick in the sixth round (179th overall) by the New Orleans Saints in the 2012 draft. He is the highest SU lineman drafted since Adam Terry was taken in the second round (64th overall) of the 2005 draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
A 2011 and 2012 All-BIG EAST First Team selection and 2010 second-team all-league honoree, Pugh started all 34 games he played for the Orange. He blocked for 1,000-yard rushers Delone Carter, Antwon Bailey and Jerome Smith in 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. In 2012, Pugh served as a team captain and was honored as a 2012 ESPN.com All-BIG EAST Selection and an ECAC Division I All-Star.
The Holland, Pa. native is the first Orange drafted by the New York Giants since wide receiver David Tyree was the 211th overall selection in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Pugh joins former Orange and current head coach Tom Coughlin at the New York Giants. Coughlin was a running back and lettered at Syracuse from 1965-67. Check out the former Orange who has played for the New York Giants here.
All fans are invited to join 'Orangenation Rising,' a state of mind where passion, tradition and die-hard loyalty intersect, by renewing their season tickets or reserving new 2013 season tickets with a $25 deposit. Fans can use the internet (SUAthletics.com), telephone (888-DOME-TIX), or visit the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). Season tickets start at just $99 each.
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football) and Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball). Check out exclusive videos on Orange All-Access and behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram (syracuseathletics).
Pugh is the first Orange offensive tackle drafted in the NFL since Andrew Tiller was the ninth pick in the sixth round (179th overall) by the New Orleans Saints in the 2012 draft. He is the highest SU lineman drafted since Adam Terry was taken in the second round (64th overall) of the 2005 draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
A 2011 and 2012 All-BIG EAST First Team selection and 2010 second-team all-league honoree, Pugh started all 34 games he played for the Orange. He blocked for 1,000-yard rushers Delone Carter, Antwon Bailey and Jerome Smith in 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. In 2012, Pugh served as a team captain and was honored as a 2012 ESPN.com All-BIG EAST Selection and an ECAC Division I All-Star.
The Holland, Pa. native is the first Orange drafted by the New York Giants since wide receiver David Tyree was the 211th overall selection in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Pugh joins former Orange and current head coach Tom Coughlin at the New York Giants. Coughlin was a running back and lettered at Syracuse from 1965-67. Check out the former Orange who has played for the New York Giants here.
All fans are invited to join 'Orangenation Rising,' a state of mind where passion, tradition and die-hard loyalty intersect, by renewing their season tickets or reserving new 2013 season tickets with a $25 deposit. Fans can use the internet (SUAthletics.com), telephone (888-DOME-TIX), or visit the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). Season tickets start at just $99 each.
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football) and Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball). Check out exclusive videos on Orange All-Access and behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram (syracuseathletics).
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