​It’s time to start preparing for the 2026 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces for Year 3 of the Fran Brown Era.Up next is…AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementName: Nathan NyandoroPosition: Defensive LineYear: SophomoreHeight: 6’ 6”Weight: 270 lbs.Hometown: Montreal, QCHigh School: Vanier College2025 stats: Credited with nine tackles in six games during his freshman season.2026 projections: Nyandoro’s bigger than the edge rushers, but a little smaller than the other interior lineman. Will he be used at end to bolster the run, or come in at tackle to rush the passer? We’ll have to see how Vince Kehres utilizes his players during the season, but Nyandoro’s a guy to watch this fall.How’d he get here?: Chose Syracuse over offers from Boston College, Oregon State and AkronAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat’d recruiting sites say?: The top player in Quebec, Nyandoro was rated three stars by Rivals, 247 and ESPN.Instagram: @xnathan.nInteresting nugget o’interest: One of two Orange from Montreal…so maybe Syracuse should be looking at a game at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in a couple of years.Let’s get a look at ya: Here’s a look at Nyandoro from his high school days