Syracuse linebacker Gary Bryant III prepares for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Gary Bryant III, a redshirt senior linebacker for the Syracuse Orange, is set to return for the 2026 football season. After tying for the team lead with 60 total tackles in 2025, he is expected to play a significant role on defense. Bryant previously earned FCS All-American honors and transferred from South Dakota ahead of last season. His performance will be crucial as he aims to enhance his pass coverage skills while contributing to the linebacker rotation under defensive coordinator Vince Kehres.
- •Bryant tied for team lead in tackles with 60 in 2025.
- •He recorded 4.5 tackles for loss and a sack last season.
- •Transferred to Syracuse from South Dakota, originally sought after by multiple schools.
- •Ranked as a three-star recruit by recruiting sites as a transfer.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Get to Know Your Orange: #10, LB Gary Bryant III
"The former FCS All-American is back for one more season.
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