WOAH: Syracuse Football's Secondary will be ELITE because of Demetres Samuel & Chris Peal

Syracuse Orange football’s secondary could be among the ACC’s best in 2026. With dynamic cornerback duo Demetrius Samuel and Chris Peal returning, expectations are sky-high—both project as future NFL prospects, and Peal stands out as a possible first-round pick. But does Syracuse have enough depth behind its stars to anchor one of the nation’s top defensive backfields? The conversation focused on projected starters Braheem Long Jr. and Cornell Perry, potential breakout candidate Tedarius Hughes, and transfer additions like Nazir Ward. A key theme that emerged was the secondary’s high ceiling—with elite coaching from Perry Eliano and a chance to benefit from an improved pass rush. The discussion explored lingering questions about proven production behind the top corners and whether this unit’s average floor gives Syracuse a reliable foundation. Can the Orange secondary realize its full potential and help drive a breakout campaign in the ACC?   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedon_syracuse?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lockedonsyracuse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582737780703 Locked On Syracuse Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Syracuse Jackson Holzer's Twitter: https://x.com/jholzer52   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.