Joe Cruz
Senior offensive lineman on Syracuse's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 315 lb · Holbrook, NY · Sachem North
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1894 nationally · Signed with Syracuse
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 offensive lineman on Syracuse's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Syracuse in 2022.
Joe Cruz
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2022
- Signed with Syracuse3-star out of Sachem North
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
Career Overview: Has played in 37 games with 16 starts on the offensive line over three seasons at Syracuse ... According to Pro Football Focus, heading into the 2026 season, he has not allowed a sack in his career, on 627 pass blocking opportunities. Redshirt Junior Year (2025): Started every ga...