John Flannery
Center • 1990
Flannery anchored an offensive line that went 3-0-1 in bowl games during his Orange career. A native of Pottsville, Pa., Flannery started at left guard for Syracuse in 1987 before shifting to center. He was a three-time All-American, earning first-team honors in both 1989 and 1990. He was drafted in the second round by the Houston Oilers and made the NFL All-Rookie Team in 1991. He later made stops with the Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Rams, winning a Super Bowl title as a member of the Rams in 1999. The same year, Flannery was named to Syracuse’s All-Century Team.
Flannery anchored an offensive line that went 3-0-1 in bowl games during his Orange career. A native of Pottsville, Pa., Flannery started at left guard for Syracuse in 1987 before shifting to center. He was a three-time All-American, earning first-team honors in both 1989 and 1990. He was drafted in the second round by the Houston Oilers and made the NFL All-Rookie Team in 1991. He later made stops with the Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Rams, winning a Super Bowl title as a member of the Rams in 1999. The same year, Flannery was named to Syracuse’s All-Century Team.
