Syracuse Football Recruiting: What do the Orange Need?

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Nov 26, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A Syracuse Orange helmet as seen on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 76-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Tackle

Syracuse recently picked up a commit from Chris Elmore, a DT from Chicago. Syracuse also received a pledge from Curtis Harper another defensive tackle. He and Elmore are both three star prospects and will be big for the Orange in future years.

But the Orange still may not be done at DT. Shaquille Grosvenor is another guy to look out for. Grosvenor is a JUCO transfer from Mesa CC in Arizona but is originally from New Jersey.

Unlike most JUCO transfers Grosvenor also has 3 years of eligibility left. The 6-foot 2 285-pounder had 24 tackles and 3.5 for a loss this past season. He would be a nice last piece to add up to the front of the defensive line. Next year Steven Clark, Chris Slayton, and Kayton Samuels will all be junior’s and it is important to add some big bodies up front for future years.

Check out Shaq Grosvenor’s highlights here:

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