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Breaking down the three Syracuse players taken in the NFL draft

April 28, 2013 Wes Cheng

The Giants have an opening at right tackle, and Pugh will have a chance to compete for the position right away against David Diehl and James Brewer.

Former Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers

April 27, 2013 Wes Cheng

Thomas was a 2012 All-Big East First Team selection and ranks fifth in Syracuse history for tackles by a defensive back (263).

Former Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib drafted by New York Giants

April 27, 2013 Wes Cheng

At Syracuse, Nassib was an All-Big East Second Team selection, and a 2012 Pro Football Weekly All-American. He was 17th nationally, and lead the Big East with, 288.4 yards per game.

Ryan Nassib, Shamarko Thomas still undrafted after three rounds

April 26, 2013 Wes Cheng

The second and third round of the 2013 NFL draft came and went on Friday night with Syracuse’s Ryan Nassib and Shamarko Thomas still on the board.

Ryan Nassib goes undrafted in first round as Buffalo Bills, Doug Marrone pass

April 26, 2013 Wes Cheng

The Buffalo Bills and Doug Marrone bypassed former Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib in favor of Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel with the 16th pick in the NFL draft.

Former Syracuse offensive lineman Justin Pugh selected by New York Giants

April 25, 2013 Wes Cheng

Pugh was a 2011 and 2012 All-Big East First team selection, despite missing the first four games of the 2012 season with an injury. He started every game in his three-year career, and blocked for three separate 1,000-yard rushers.

Syracuse lineman Justin Pugh declares for NFL draft

January 3, 2013 Wes Cheng

Orange offensive tackle Justin Pugh declared for the 2013 NFL draft, forgoing his final year of college, Syracuse announced Thursday night.

New England Patriots welcome Chandler Jones

April 30, 2012 Ben Glidden

With the 21st pick of the NFL draft, commissioner Roger Goodell stepped up and called his name.

Orange Watch: As the NFL Draft unfolds, some Syracuse memories

April 27, 2012 Brad Bierman

The fact that no former Orange player has been taken that early since future Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney went to the Indianapolis Colts in 2002 as the 11th overall pick tells you all you need to know where the talent level has come and gone in that ten year, three head coach span.

Former Syracuse DE Chandler Jones selected by New England Patriots

April 26, 2012 Wes Cheng

Former Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones was selected with the 21st pick of the first round by the New England Patriots.