McCord returns home to start his NFL career
Following a successful 10-win season, the Syracuse Orange football team has one of their top players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Quarterback Kyle McCord was selected by the Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia Eagles with the 5th pick of the 6th round.
McCord becomes the 1st Syracuse quarterback to be drafted since Ryan Nassib was selected in the 4th round by the New York Giants in 2013.
Coming back home@DietzandWatson | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/ZlcsjtwfaP
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 26, 2025
McCord is the Syracuse all-time program leader for single-season completions (391), passing yards (4,779), and passing TDs (34). The first two marks are also all-time ACC records.
Congrats to Kyle!