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The 10 most incredible NFL Draft picks in Syracuse football history

By Sam Fariss

Nov 23, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange offensive tackle Justin Pugh (67) .
Nov 23, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange offensive tackle Justin Pugh (67) . / Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Throughout the history of the program, Syracuse football has had 229 stars go on to be selected in the NFL Draft. 

The Orange has eight former players in the NFL Hall of Fame including Art Monk, Marvin Harrison, and more.

While not all 229 have gone on to be Hall of Famers, there have been some truly incredible careers for former Orangemen.

Out of the hundreds of players who entered the league after collegiate careers at Syracuse, which ten stand above the rest?

Justin Pugh. player. 445. . Justin Pugh. Round 1, Pick 19. . 2013 NFL Draft. 10. Justin Pugh

Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Giants offensive guard Justin Pugh (67) during the game
Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Giants offensive guard Justin Pugh (67) during the game / Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

After an incredible career with the Orange, Justin Pugh was selected 19th overall by the New York Giants in the 2013 NFL Draft.

While Pugh has been in the league for just a decade, he has been a standout player for the Giants and the Arizona Cardinals.

In his 132 appearances, Pugh has started in 131 of the games. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2013 and even earned a defensive tackle for the Giants in 2023, despite being an offensive guard.

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