Syracuse, N.Y. — Howard transfer Da’Metrius Weatherspoon committed to Syracuse on Wednesday, giving the Orange another option at the offensive tackle spot.
He announced his commitment on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter.
Listed by Howard at 6-foot-7 and 335 pounds, Weatherspoon was planning to visit Syracuse on Thursday and Friday, according to a report from Syracuse Fan Nation’s Mike McAllister.
Weatherspoon was named an HBCU All-American last season while competing for the Bison, an honor that goes to the country’s top players competing at a Historically Black College and University. He will face a substantial increase in competition at Syracuse, jumping from the FCS level to the Power-Four in FBS.
According to the website Pro Football Focus, Weatherspoon allowed two sacks and eight quarterback hurries last season in 764 snaps. Weatherspoon played primarily right tackle for the Bison but played some left tackle as well.
He will increase the competition for Syracuse at a position where the Orange needs to improve. He has two years of college eligibility remaining.
The Orange’s returning options at offensive tackle are expected to include David Wohlabaugh Jr., Enrique Cruz and Mark Petry.
Wohlabaugh played well early last season after transferring to Syracuse, but he is returning from a season-ending injury suffered in Week 2. Cruz arrived at Syracuse in 2021 as a highly-touted recruit but struggled last season as the team’s starting left tackle. Petry was forced into suiting up for the Orange unexpectedly and performed competently as a backup.
Among offensive tackles in the ACC who played more than 200 snaps, Petry received the 31st-best grade from Pro Football Focus, while Cruz ranked No. 34.
Syracuse loses only starting guard Chris Bleich from last year’s offensive line. The Orange has already brought in Georgia transfer Joshua Miller this offseason to compete for a spot on the interior line.
Weatherspoon is originally from…
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