Syracuse football: where former Orange have signed UDFA deals

TL;DR

No Syracuse players were drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, but several have signed undrafted free agent deals with various teams, including Jack Stonehouse to the Texans and Duce Chestnut to the 49ers.

Key points

No Syracuse players were drafted in 2026 NFL Draft
Several players signed undrafted free agent deals
Jack Stonehouse signed with Houston Texans
Duce Chestnut signed with San Francisco 49ers
Enrique Cruz was a 5th round draft pick

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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft logo on the theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft logo on the theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The 2026 NFL Draft completed without any of last year’s Syracuse Orange team members hearing their name called as a draft pick. However, those players can look to Justin Barron, Alijah Clark, Jackson Meeks, Marlowe Wax and Savion Washington last season as hope to make teams via the undrafted free agency route. Let’s see where some former Orange will head to minicamps: Jack Stonehouse to the Houston Texans Dan Villari- Los Angeles Rams Kevin Jobity- Pittsburgh Steelers Dion Wilson- Baltimore Ravens David Reese and - Da’Metrius Weatherspoon- Will Nixon will reportedly head to two minicamps – Buffalo and . - There was one former Orange player selected as offensive lineman Enrique Cruz was a 5th round pick by the 49ers. We’ll update this as we get more news.

Q&A

Which Syracuse football players signed undrafted free agent deals in 2026?

Players like Jack Stonehouse, Dan Villari, and Duce Chestnut signed undrafted free agent deals with teams such as the Texans and 49ers.

What teams are former Syracuse players heading to for minicamps?

Former Syracuse players are heading to teams including the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, and Pittsburgh Steelers for minicamps.

Who was the only Syracuse player drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Enrique Cruz was the only Syracuse player drafted, selected in the 5th round by the San Francisco 49ers.