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How far can LBs Zaire Franklin, Parris Bennett carry Syracuse football defense? (positional preview)

Syracuse, N.Y. -- With Syracuse football set to open preseason camp on Sunday, we'll be rolling out positional previews this week.

Thus far, we've covered the entire offense (quarterbacks, receivers, offensive line, running backs, tight ends) and the defensive line. This morning, we'll break down the linebackers.

Who's on roster?

Zaire Franklin, Sr.

Parris Bennett, Sr.

Jonathan Thomas, Sr.

Austin Valdez, rSr.

Ryan Guthrie, Jr.

Andrew Armstrong, So.

Kielan Whitner, Jr.

Shyheim Cullen, rSo.

Troy Henderson, rSo.