Dillan Fontus joins Syracuse Orange as defensive line player for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Dillan Fontus, a senior defensive lineman from Averne, NY, transfers to the Syracuse Orange for the 2026 football season. Previously, he played 12 games with the Maryland Terrapins, achieving 27 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and one sack in 2025. Fontus is expected to play a significant role in Syracuse's defensive line following the graduation of several players from last season. His decision to join Syracuse comes after receiving multiple offers during the transfer portal process. Fontus had a strong high school ranking and was recognized as the inaugural male winner of the Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award in 2025.
- •Dillan Fontus transfers from Maryland to Syracuse for the 2026 season.
- •Fontus recorded 27 tackles and one sack in 2025.
- •He is expected to contribute significantly to Syracuse's defensive line.
- •Fontus was a sought-after player in the transfer portal.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Get to Know Your Orange: #95 DL, Dillan Fontus
"A new member of the reloaded defensive line
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