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Garrett Williams Declares for NFL Draft

Syracuse football's cornerback will turn pro.
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Garrett Williams Declares for NFL Draft
Garrett Williams Declares for NFL Draft

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Syracuse cornerback Garrett Williams has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft, he announced in a social media post on Thursday. The news was expected even after his 2022 season was cut short due to an ACL tear. 

"The journey to get to this point has been filled with many ups and downs and I'm thankful for them all!" Williams said in the post. "God has never given me anything that he didn't think I could handle and I can't do anything but thank him for getting me to this point. My family has been great to me in supporting me throughout my life, specifically the past 4 years, facing many new challenges and without them I truly wouldn't be in this position.

"Syracuse University has allowed me to grow so much as a person and a huge part of that is the coaches, the fans and the great teammates/brothers that will forever hold a strong place in my heart. The MOB to me is more than just a saying to me it represents the relationship and care we have for each other on and off the field. There are so many more people I want to thank, but with that being said, I would like to announce that I am foregoing my remaining eligibility and entering the 2023 NFL Draft. Thank you, Orange Nation!" 

Williams dealt with injury issues in 2021 as well, but was still an All ACC selection. Williams was a Freshman All American in 2020 and has been on the radar of NFL scouts ever since. He could go as high as day two. He finishes his Orange career 152 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, two sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, 27 passes defensed and one defensive touchdown. 

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MIKE MCALLISTER

Title: Publisher All Syracuse Education: Roberts Wesleyan College Location: Syracuse, New York Expertise: Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting.  EXPERIENCE Mike McAllister has been covering Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting for more than a decade. Mike's career started with his own free blog as a way to vent following sporting events. Shortly thereafter, a network of basketball sites called Coast 2 Coast Hoops asked him to run their Syracuse site. That site was called Nation of Orange, and Mike quickly established it as a go-to for Syracuse fans.  After running Nation of Orange for several months, a position with the Syracuse site on the Scout network became available. After one year as the recruiting expert with Cuse Nation, he was named the publisher. Mike oversaw the transition from Scout to 247Sports, and ran the site on that network for years.  Presented with the opportunity to join one of the biggest names in the sports journalism industry, Sports Illustrated, Mike jumped at the chance. All Syracuse was started from scratch by Mike and the Fan Nation team. It has now become a staple for Orange fans of various sports.  Mike has broken news on recruiting, Syracuse basketball and football team information and has established himself as the top recruiting inside in the market. He has appeared on local radio shows, television broadcasts, national radio shows and much more. Mr. McAllister has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Information Management from Roberts Wesleyan College. 

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