NFL Combine Begins Thursday
2/27/2025 11:42:00 AM | Football
The NFL Combine starts on Thursday for 'Cuse stars looking to reach the next level.
Syracuse has five players scheduled to compete this week in Indianapolis, beginning with Fadil Diggs on Thursday in the defensive linemen group. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. on NFL Network.
Oronde Gadsden and Alijah Clark will participate on Friday, when tight ends and defensive backs begin their drills. Friday's coverage also begins at 3 p.m. on NFL Network.
Kyle McCord and LeQuint Allen's combine begins on Saturday at 1 p.m. on NFL Network.
McCord spent his senior season with the Orange after transferring from Ohio State and immediately made his mark as one of the best signal callers to ever play in the Dome. His 4,779 passing yards not only led the nation, but set a new Atlantic Coast Conference record, usurping a bevvy of first round picks, Heisman Trophy winners and NFL stars. In addition to his passing yard record, McCord set new program records for touchdowns responsible for (37), total offense (4,714 yards), touchdown passes (34), completions (391), passing yards per game (367.6) and attempts (592).
Gadsden departs 'Cuse after four seasons with the program, where he re-wrote the tight ends record book. He owns the top-two individual seasons at the position in both receptions and receiving yards as well as the career mark in both. He's top-10 in each category, regardless of position, in school history. He finished his collegiate career with 143 catches and 1,994 receiving yards.
Allen departs Syracuse as one of the most productive backs in program history, at a school known for its exceptional production at the position. A two-year starter, Allen posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and leaves the school 13th on the program's all-time rushing list (2,359) – one spot behind Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Fame selection Ernie Davis. His 26 career rushing touchdowns is ninth in program history, while his 16 rushing scores this season are the third most in school history. A threat in the passing game as well, Allen finished his 'Cuse career as the all-time leader in receptions by a running back with 119, shattering Antwon Bailey's record (92).
Clark was a three-year starter for the Orange after transferring from Rutgers. In his Orange career, he appeared in 37 games, with 181 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble and a pair of fumble recoveries.
Diggs spent one season at 'Cuse after graduating from Texas A&M. An honorable mention All-ACC selection this season and a three-time team captain across both schools, he amassed 120 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in his collegiate career.
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Syracuse has five players scheduled to compete this week in Indianapolis, beginning with Fadil Diggs on Thursday in the defensive linemen group. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. on NFL Network.
Oronde Gadsden and Alijah Clark will participate on Friday, when tight ends and defensive backs begin their drills. Friday's coverage also begins at 3 p.m. on NFL Network.
Kyle McCord and LeQuint Allen's combine begins on Saturday at 1 p.m. on NFL Network.
McCord spent his senior season with the Orange after transferring from Ohio State and immediately made his mark as one of the best signal callers to ever play in the Dome. His 4,779 passing yards not only led the nation, but set a new Atlantic Coast Conference record, usurping a bevvy of first round picks, Heisman Trophy winners and NFL stars. In addition to his passing yard record, McCord set new program records for touchdowns responsible for (37), total offense (4,714 yards), touchdown passes (34), completions (391), passing yards per game (367.6) and attempts (592).
Gadsden departs 'Cuse after four seasons with the program, where he re-wrote the tight ends record book. He owns the top-two individual seasons at the position in both receptions and receiving yards as well as the career mark in both. He's top-10 in each category, regardless of position, in school history. He finished his collegiate career with 143 catches and 1,994 receiving yards.
Allen departs Syracuse as one of the most productive backs in program history, at a school known for its exceptional production at the position. A two-year starter, Allen posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and leaves the school 13th on the program's all-time rushing list (2,359) – one spot behind Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Fame selection Ernie Davis. His 26 career rushing touchdowns is ninth in program history, while his 16 rushing scores this season are the third most in school history. A threat in the passing game as well, Allen finished his 'Cuse career as the all-time leader in receptions by a running back with 119, shattering Antwon Bailey's record (92).
Clark was a three-year starter for the Orange after transferring from Rutgers. In his Orange career, he appeared in 37 games, with 181 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble and a pair of fumble recoveries.
Diggs spent one season at 'Cuse after graduating from Texas A&M. An honorable mention All-ACC selection this season and a three-time team captain across both schools, he amassed 120 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in his collegiate career.
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