Joe Cruz
Joe Cruz is a three-star recruit from Holbrook, NY, out of Sachem North (No. 1,894 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Syracuse's 8 games this season.
Where Cruz comes from
- Holbrook, NY
- Sachem North
- About 200 miles from JMA Wireless Dome
- Three-star, No. 1,894 in the 2022 class.
- On the Syracuse roster since 2022
Where Cruz fits
Syracuse lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
Syracuse offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 68th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Syracuse is 4-4. Next: vs Clemson, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Where to follow
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.
The unit he anchors ranks 68th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
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).
Five seasons at Syracuse
- 2026 Syracuse BrownYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Syracuse BrownYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Syracuse BrownYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Syracuse BabersYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Syracuse BabersYear 1 · Games –
- High school Sachem NorthRonkonkoma, NY · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,894 in the 2022 class. Signed with Syracuse.
2022
- Signed with SyracuseThree-star, out of Sachem North
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Dino Babers → Fran Brown. Worth noting in scheme + development context.