Syracuse Orange newcomer Walt Frazier, Jr. joins defensive line
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Syracuse Orange prepare for the 2026 football season by introducing freshman defensive lineman Walt Frazier, Jr. Frazier, standing 6'3” and weighing 315 lbs, comes from Haverford School in Philadelphia, PA. In 2025, he recorded 52 tackles and 3.5 sacks while also blocking four kicks in high school. Projected to add depth to the line in short yardage and special teams, he was recruited after Syracuse bested teams like Kentucky and UConn. As Syracuse transitions into Year 3 of the Fran Brown Era, Frazier's contributions will be closely watched.
- •Walt Frazier, Jr. is a freshman defensive lineman for the Syracuse Orange.
- •He recorded 52 tackles and 3.5 sacks in his last high school season.
- •Frazier was recruited after Syracuse overcame competition from several schools.
- •He is likely to play a role in short yardage and special teams units.
- •The 2026 season marks Year 3 under head coach Fran Brown.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Get to Know Your Orange: #94, DL Walt Frazier, Jr
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