Syracuse released its first post-spring practice depth chart Wednesday afternoon. Here are five takeaways from the pecking orders that may open a few eyes heading into the preseason.
1) Redshirt freshman Kayton Samuels starting over senior Wayne Williams
On the Atlantic Coast Conference spring coaches’ teleconference, SU head coach Scott Shafer praised the improvement of Samuels on the defensive line. The starters were presumed to be Williams and senior John Raymon – who’s listed as the starter at defensive tackle – but for now, Samuels has the nod over Williams at the nose tackle spot instead.