Orange Add to Signing Haul
2/3/2021 3:39:00 PM | Football
The Orange added junior college offensive line prospect Jakob Bradford from Iowa Central Community College and defensive end Chase Simmons from South Carolina to its haul, plus officially announced transfer quarterback Garrett Shrader from Mississippi State.
Bradford is listed as one of the top-10 JUCO offensive line talents. Iowa Central CC did not have a 2020 season, but he was an all-conference selection as a freshman in 2019.
Simmons is a dual-sport athlete who was named an all-state selection in South Carolina. He was also a standout wrestler in high school.One of the top-10 ranked JUCO offensive tackles in the class of '21 is officially Orange.
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) February 3, 2021
Welcome to the family, @jakobbradford69 pic.twitter.com/WkRsgkqmNF
From the Carolinas to the 'Cuse. This all-state defensive lineman is officially Orange.
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) February 3, 2021
Welcome to the family, @Chase_simmons02 pic.twitter.com/2w3JrXqnjr
Shrader joins the Orange after spending two seasons at Mississippi State. He appeared in 10 games with four starts as a true freshman in 2019 and was one-of-three FBS quarterbacks to account for over 1,000 yards passing and 400-yards rushing. He finished the season third in the SEC in yards per completion (13.3).
One more big addition for #NationalSigningDay @GarrettShrader6 now OFFICIALLY a member of the 🍊. pic.twitter.com/7a6uMoa3Vq
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) February 3, 2021
Syracuse's class - including Shrader - is now split up with 13 offensive players and nine defensive players.
Look back at how Syracuse's new additions mesh with those who pledged to the Orange in December:
Offensive line was the position which Syracuse targeted the most, signing six players - including the class' top-ranked offensive player in four-star Enrique Cruz.
In addition to Cruz, a Chicago native, Syracuse added two more linemen from the Midwest, in Wes Hoeh (Illinois) and Tyler Magnuson (Minnesota) and a pair of Hawaiians in Kalan Ellis and Austyn Kauhi.
One player in particular who's set to benefit from the offensive line presence is QB Justin Lamson. The only freshman quarterback in the class, Lamson comes to 'Cuse from California.
"Winner." Hear what else @_CoachGilbert and @CoachLynch had to say about @Justin_Lamson10, Syracuse's QB signee. pic.twitter.com/w2zmnv33am
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020
There are also some weapons in the class, including running back Josh Hough
'Cuse also added three wideouts, Umari Hatcher (Virginia), Oronde Gadsden II (Florida) and Kendall Long (South Carolina), plus tight end Landon Morris (Indiana)
You saw us welcome the newest members of the Orange to the program this morning, now learn a little more about them.@_CoachGilbert and @CoachLustig break down @HatcherUmari. Speed's his thing as he was the first to get his NLI in this morning. pic.twitter.com/QtsZ4ZX6Dg
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020
The Orange also addressed the other side of the trenches, adding four defensive linemen, with Jatius Greer (South Carolina), Elijah Fuentes-Cundiff (New York) and Terry Lockett (Massachusetts) joining the class in December.
Get to know @Jatius1
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020
@CoachReynolds81 and @CuseCoachTW break down the Orange's signee from South Carolina. pic.twitter.com/zZuWWFExl9
Behind them is a trio of linebackers, Austin Roon (Michigan), Derek McDonald (Georgia) and Malik Matthew (New York)
.@LB_theHUNT and @CuseCoachTW break down another New Yorker who's staying in his home state to show out for the Orange.
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020
Learn more about @MalikMatthew1. pic.twitter.com/Y9ZPCBhC57
Get to know more about our LB from the ATL. @LB_theHUNT and @CuseCoachTW break down @Derekmcd21. pic.twitter.com/aUwKdi1ccU
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020
He can run and he can hit. @LB_theHUNT and @CuseCoachTW talk @Roonaustin joining the 'Cuse. pic.twitter.com/I2r3Cams0V
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020
In the back of the defense, Darian Chestnut (New Jersey), aka Duce, is the highest-rated defensive player in the class, tabbed at four stars by Rivals. Malcolm Folk (Pennsylvania) joins him as the other DB in the class.
Learn more about @BallgameDuce as @CuseCoachTW, @CChipwest and @CoachNJ_Monroe watch a little tape on the playmaker from Jersey. pic.twitter.com/yjerQBSypJ
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020
"I'm really fired up for this kid."@CuseCoachTW, @CChipwest and @CoachNJ_Monroe break down DB @MalcolmFolk3 pic.twitter.com/wjGsyY3GOF
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020
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