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Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse football’s Pro Day

Gallery: Syracuse football hosted its Pro Day Monday, showcasing its top talent in front of nearly 50 scouts. Here are the best images from the Orange's Pro Day.

Defensive back Alijah Clark makes a diving grab near the sidelines during a positional drill. Clark appeared in 37 games at Syracuse from 2022-24 after spending his freshman season at Rutgers. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

NFL scouts analyze an SU player, timing their speed with a stopwatch. Nearly 50 scouts from over 30 franchises were on hand in the Ensley Athletic Center Monday to get another glance at the Orange’s top talent. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

Kyle McCord makes a throw on the run after rolling to his right. The signal-caller was projected as a third-round selection by NFL.com Draft Analyst Chad Reuter on Feb. 10. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

Edge rusher Fadil Diggs takes down a tackle bag to finish out a defensive-line drill. Diggs is the No. 13 ranked edge rusher in the 2025 NFL Draft, per ESPN, following a career-high 7.5 sacks in his lone season at Syracuse. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

Linebacker Marlowe Wax (left) pushes a pad held by fellow linebacker Justin Barron (right). Wax and Barron each played five seasons with the Orange from 2020-24. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown looks on as his former players participate in drills in front of professional scouts. Brown led the Orange to a 10-3 record and Holiday Bowl victory in his first year at the helm. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

Running back LeQuint Allen Jr. tracks down a Kyle McCord pass in the end zone. Allen Jr.’s 20 total touchdowns in 2024 were the most by an SU position player since Walter Reyes totaled 21 in 2003. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

Kyle McCord winds up to attempt a pass as coaches, scouts and teammates look on. The quarterback was one of SU’s 12 players to participate in its 2025 Pro Day. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

Kyle McCord (left) receives a snap from Justin Barron (right) as Oronde Gadsden II (middle) begins running a route. Gadsden II is Syracuse's career receptions (141) and yards (1,970) record-holder as a tight end. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

Wide receiver Jackson Meeks prepares to round the middle cone in the three-cone drill. The Georgia transfer tallied 78 receptions, 1,021 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in his lone season at SU. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor