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Elite 2026 Offensive Lineman Tyler Merrill 'Learned a Lot' at Syracuse Camp

The Cumberland Valley standout discusses the Orange and more.
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Elite 2026 Offensive Lineman Tyler Merrill 'Learned a Lot' at Syracuse Camp
Elite 2026 Offensive Lineman Tyler Merrill 'Learned a Lot' at Syracuse Camp

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Mechanicsburg (PA) Cumberland Valley offensive lineman Tyler Merrill is one of the best at his position in the 2026 recruiting cycle. That is why, despite only playing his freshman year of high school, he already holds offers from Iowa State, Nebraska, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia Tech and West Virginia, among others. He was on the Orange campus over the weekend participating in Syracuse's Elite Prospects Camp. 

"I learned a lot, it was awesome," Merrill said. "I learned a lot of fundamental things, such as a more vertical kick step, which is still a new concept to me. And just footwork and body position." 

Merrill's primary recruiter at Syracuse is Chris Achuff, defensive line coach. He recruits Pennsylvania for the Orange and has already developed a strong relationship with Merrill. 

"Oh it's awesome, I really like him," Merrill said. "He stopped by at my high school and we talked for a good while. He's a great guy and I love working with him, even though he's a d-line coach." 

While it is still early in the process, the 6-5, 305 pound lineman has a lot of interest in Syracuse. 

"I love the culture they have built there," Merrill said. "The coaching staff they have and just the relationships I have with their staff." 

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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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