Syracuse Football: All aboard the Garrett Williams train to the 1st round

It’s no secret to Syracuse football fans that last year, the secondary was one of the strongest units on the team, and that could continue this season with players like Garrett Williams on the roster. As many Orange fans know, THREE players from that 2020 squad are now on NFL rosters.

And the great part is that it seems the legacy may continue as SI’s Draft Bible has placed Williams as a possible first-round choice in 2022 to play for the Philadelphia Eagles.

This will also not be a secret to Syracuse football fans as Williams played very well last year including a pick-six on a certain #1 draft pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars. One doesn’t need to be a football expert to see this guy is doing great things and with an equally good season this year, he could be someone that scouts are looking at for their team.

If you’d like a further look from a scout point of view, Mike McAllister has you covered on that, which you can read more about by clicking here.

Syracuse football player Garrett Williams has strong NFL Draft buzz.

I know we will have certain fans upset if he decides to leave because it would be nice to keep a player with his talent but this is why you go to college…to get the best job you can get in the field you’re learning about.

If he does keep that draft stock up this year, hopefully, more Orange fans will support his decision than not and be grateful we got to see him play here. Also, this is another way to help in recruiting if high school players can look at this situation and see the success of yet another player in its system making it to the NFL, especially if he’s drafted in the first or second round.

In fact, it’s possible Garrett Williams may have helped Syracuse land a recent defensive back commit for the class of 2022.

Last season was a nightmare for injuries in the secondary and some worried about the depth but Garrett Williams stepped up and proved himself just as valuable as Trill, Andre and Ifeatu. He was an honorable mention for the ALL-ACC team in 2020 and Pro Football Focus rated the duo of him and Ifeatu the 7th best cornerback duo in FCS in 2020 as well.

He had two interceptions last year too, the one I referenced earlier against Trevor Lawrence and a one-handed grab against Louisville. Garrett is a special player and one I am so happy chose to play for Syracuse football. He could very well be the key to guiding this team to at least a bowl game.

So come on ride the train…it’s the Garrett Williams train with stops at Hickory Ridge High School, Syracuse University and hopefully soon an NFL team. Orange Nation can enjoy the ride and jump on if you’re not already and witness a special talent representing the program that we love.

And who knows, maybe by the time the season is over, there might be more than one draft prospect on the Orange. ALLLLL ABOARDD!

LET’S GO ORANGE!!!!