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Year

Pick 9 (9)

Kelvin Banks Jr.

OT Texas

6-5 315 LBS

Pick 8 (40)

Tyler Shough

QB Louisville

6-4 219 LBS

2018 (Oregon): Redshirted. Played in 3 games (no statistics).
2019 (Oregon): Played in 5 games as Justin Herbert's backup (12-15-80.0, 144 yards, 3 TDs passing; 2-11-5.5 rushing).
2020 (Oregon): Ranked seventh in the FBS with 14.7 yards per completion. Started all 7 games (106-167-63.5, 1,559 yards, 13 TDs, 6 INTs passing; 66-271-4.1, 2 TDs rushing).
2021 (Texas Tech): Started the first 4 games (64-92-69.6, 872 yards, 6 TDs, 3 INTs passing; 2 rushing TDs). Missed the rest of the year with a broken collarbone.
2022 (Texas Tech): Started 5 of 7 appearances (106-177-60.1, 1,304 yards, 7 TDs, 4 INTs passing; 72-269-3.7, 4 TDs rushing). Missed six games with a shoulder injury. Texas Bowl MVP in win over Ole Miss.
2023 (Texas Tech): Started the first 4 games (67-111-60.4, 746 yards, 7 TDs, 4 INTs passing; 48-149-3.1, 2 TDs rushing). Missed the rest of the season with a broken leg. Entered the transfer portal after the season.
2024: Honorable Mention All-ACC. Named 1 of 3 national Comeback Players of the Year. Started 12 games (244-389-62.7, 3,195 yards, 23 TDs, 6 INTs passing; 42-19-0.5, TD rushing). Did not play in the team's Sun Bowl win over Washington.

-- by Chad Reuter

Pick 7 (71)

Vernon Broughton

DT Texas

6-5 311 LBS

Pick 29 (93)

Jonas Sanker

SAF Virginia

6-0 206 LBS

From Commanders

Pick 10 (112)

Danny Stutsman

LB Oklahoma

6-3 233 LBS

2021: Played in 10 games (38 tackles, 1.5 TFLs with 1 sack, 2 FFs). Missed 3 games due to injury.
2022: Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference. Led the Big 12 with 125 tackles. Started all 13 games (10.5 TFLs with 3 sacks, 2 INTs, 5 PBUs).
2023: Third-team Associated Press All-American. First-team All-Big 12. Led team with 104 tackles, 16 TFLs, 2 FFs. Started 12 games (3 sacks, INT returned for a TD, 3 PBUs).
2024: Second-team Associated Press All-American. First-team All-SEC. Finalist for the Butkus Award (nation's top LB). Led team with 110 tackles (8 TFLs with 1 sack). Started 12 games. Did not play in the team's Armed Forces Bowl loss to Navy.
Miscellaneous: Father, Steve, played football at Baylor. Mother, Susy, played basketball at Baylor. Sister, Sabrina, played softball at Florida State.

-- by Chad Reuter

Pick 29 (131)

Quincy Riley

CB Louisville

5-10 194 LBS

From Commanders

2019 (Middle Tennessee State): Redshirted. Played in 3 games as a reserve (3 tackles). Ran the 60-meter, 200-meter dashes at the Conference USA Championships for MTSU track.
2020 (Middle Tennessee State): Conference USA All-Freshman Team. Played in 6 games with 5 starts (14 tackles, TFL, 2 INTs, 4 PBUs; 3-6-2.0 PR). Missed 3 games due to injury. Ran 100 meters, 4x100 meter relay with MTSU track.
2021 (Middle Tennessee State): First-team All-Conference USA. Tied for fourth in the FBS with 5 INTs (1 returned for a TD). Played in 9 games with 7 starts (33 tackles, 4.5 TFLs with 1.5 sacks, 9 PBUs). Missed 2 games with an ankle injury.
2022: Played in all 13 games with 2 starts (27 tackles, sack, 3 INTs with 1 returned for a TD, 2 PBUs).
2023: Honorable Mention All-ACC. Led team with 11 PBUs. Started all 14 games (49 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 3 INTs). Accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl, then decided to return to school.
2024: Second-team All-ACC. Led team with 13 PBUs. Tied for the team lead with 2 INTs. Played in 10 games with 8 starts (33 tackles, 3 TFLs, FF; 6-53-8.8 PR). Missed 2 games with an ankle injury. Did not play in the team's Sun Bowl win over Washington.

-- by Chad Reuter

Pick 8 (184)

Devin Neal

RB Kansas

5-11 213 LBS

From Saints through Commanders

2021: Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference. Led team with 707 rushing yards (158 carries, 4.5 per), 8 rushing TDs. Played in 12 games (7-57-8.1, TD receiving).
2022: Honorable Mention All-Big 12. Led team with 1,090 rushing yards (180 carries, 6.1 per), 9 rushing TDs. Played in all 13 games (21-183-8.7, TD receiving).
2023: Second-team All-Big 12. Led team with 1,280 rushing yards (203 carries, 6.3 per). Tied for sixth in the FBS with 16 rushing TDs. Played in all 13 games (25-217-8.7, TD receiving).
2024: Honorable Mention All-Big 12. Led team with 1,266 rushing yards (219 carries, 5.8 per), 16 rushing TDs. Set school career records with 4,343 rushing yards, 49 rushing TDs, 53 total TDs. Became first Kansas player to rush for 1,000 yards in 3 seasons. Started all 12 games (24-254-10.6, TD receiving). Team captain.

-- by Chad Reuter

Pick 32 (248)

Moliki Matavao

TE UCLA

6-5 260 LBS

From Eagles through Commanders

Pick 38 (254)

Fadil Diggs

EDGE Syracuse

6-4 257 LBS

Compensatory Selection

High school: New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior at Woodrow Wilson High School.
2020 (Texas A&M): Redshirted. Played in 1 game as a reserve (2 tackles).
2021 (Texas A&M): Played in all 12 games as a reserve (9 tackles, 2.5 TFLs with 1 sack, blocked kick).
2022 (Texas A&M): Led team with 3 FFs. Started 8 games (28 tackles, 5 TFLs with 3 sacks). Team captain. Missed the end of the season with a lower body injury.
2023 (Texas A&M): Started 12 games. Entered the transfer portal after the regular season (36 tackles, 11 TFLs with 4 sacks, 2 PBUs). Team captain.
2024: Honorable Mention All-ACC. Led team with 14 TFLs, 7.5 sacks. Started 12 games (45 tackles, PBU, FF). Did not play in the team's Holiday Bowl win over Washington State. Team captain.
Miscellaneous: Brother, Fatim, joined Syracuse football as part of the 2024 class.

-- by Chad Reuter

DRAFT TRACKER

Round 1 • Pick 9 (9) • OT Kelvin Banks Jr.

Round 2 • Pick 8 (40) • QB Tyler Shough

Round 3 • Pick 7 (71) • DT Vernon Broughton

Round 3 • Pick 29 (93) • SAF Jonas Sanker

Round 4 • Pick 10 (112) • LB Danny Stutsman

Round 4 • Pick 29 (131) • CB Quincy Riley

Round 6 • Pick 8 (184) • RB Devin Neal

Round 7 • Pick 32 (248) • TE Moliki Matavao

Round 7 • Pick 38 (254) • EDGE Fadil Diggs

FULL DRAFT TRACKER

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