Byron Washington
Every Byron Washington game restarts the same Syracuse argument, and neither side ever fully wins it.
6′7″ · 400 lb · Desoto, TX · DeSoto
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1322 nationally · Signed with Syracuse
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on Syracuse's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Syracuse in 2025.
Byron Washington
Byron Washington is on trial in Syracuse's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
Syracuse fans keep putting his case on trial, week to week.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-09-15
His career
2025
- Signed with Syracuse3-star out of DeSoto
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Fran Brown
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Syracuse -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Syracuse has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Matthew Bergeron went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Syracuse
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Syracuse
Returning around him
- 35% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -10 net (19 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Syracuse · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #35 · 2026 recruiting class #35
Background
Freshman Year (2025): Immediate impact offensive linemen, who ranked in the top-10 of the FBS for snaps played among true freshman guards in the regular season ... Appeared in nine games with three starts ... Saw 398 snaps on the season, with 396 coming at right guard ... According to Pro Footbal...