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How Syracuse transformed its pass rush unit from letdown to ACC standout
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Tunmise Adeleye knows the value of having a star coming off the other edge. In 2022, when Adeleye was a freshman at Texas A&M, he lined up opposite Fadil Diggs, who later became an NFL Draft prospect with Syracuse in 2024.
Adeleye played at three schools in the previous three years but never truly found that partner. His production declined as a result — opponents double-teamed him without much backlash.
That’s until he found Keyshawn Johnson at SU. As Johnson has made a home in the backfield coming off the right side, Adeleye’s had his most productive collegiate season flying in from the left.