​It’s time to begin gearing up for the 2026 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re taking a deep dive into the roster, examining each Syracuse player as we become better acquainted with a number of new faces entering Year 3 of the Fran Brown Era. Up next is…
Name: Tylik Hill
Position: Running back
Year: Sophomore
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 205 lbs
Hometown: Asbury Park, NJ
High School/Previous College: Pope John XXIII Regional High School
2025 stats: Hill appeared in eight games, logging 24 carries for 129 yards with an average of 5.4 yards per carry.
2026 projections: In the GTKYO series, Hill stands as another option to help fill the void at running back. Among Syracuse’s backs, he has accrued the most experience with the program, which could place him in the competition for one of the top two spots. Expect him to be in the rotation throughout the season and likely to earn a significant role in the backfield.
How’d he get here?: Hill committed to the Orange over an offer from UMass.
What’d recruiting sites say?: He’s rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, and On3.
Social media:
– X: @TylikHill
– Instagram: @_tylik.hill_
Interesting nugget o’ interest: Pope John XXIII has produced notable sports alumni, including Super Bowl champion Ryan Izzo, Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown, and former Oregon Duck and NBA player Louis King.
Let’s take a look at his high school tape from sophomore year: [View Link for better SEO]