Instant Impact Freshmen

Which incoming freshmen will make their mark at Syracuse in their first year.

Mike McAllister | Aug 28, 2023

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Here are four true freshmen who could make an impact for Syracuse football this season.

1. Ike Daniels

The talented running back has impressed during training camp and split time with the twos as well. With Syracuse expected to rotate its running backs this season, Daniels is in prime position to earn touches. If how he performs in practice translates to the games, Daniels has the potential to be an offensive weapon right away.

2. Rashard Perry

One of Syracuse's most underrated recruits in the 2023 recruiting class, Perry comes in with a body that looks more physically mature than most true freshmen. He is listed at 6-3, 278 and is expected to play tackle. With that position needing depth, look for Perry to possibly crack the rotation. If he does, with his combination of strength and athleticism, he could pose problems for opposing linemen.

3. David Clement

The freshman tight end has impressed during training camp, showing soft hands as a receiver and a physical nature as a blocker. His ability to block is what will get him on the field. Do not be surprised if he is in the game in heavy formations and goal line situations.

4. Muwaffaq Parkman

Parkman comes to Syracuse as one of the fastest players in his recruiting class. That speed is what could get Parkman on the field in various ways right away. Perhaps as a returner or as a change of pace back offensively, Parkman is a big play waiting to happen.

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Published Aug 28, 2023

MIKE MCALLISTER

Title: Publisher All Syracuse Education: Roberts Wesleyan College Location: Syracuse, New York Expertise: Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting. EXPERIENCE Mike McAllister has been covering Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting for more than a decade. Mike's career started with his own free blog as a way to vent following sporting events. Shortly thereafter, a network of basketball sites called Coast 2 Coast Hoops asked him to run their Syracuse site. That site was called Nation of Orange, and Mike quickly established it as a go-to for Syracuse fans. After running Nation of Orange for several months, a position with the Syracuse site on the Scout network became available. After one year as the recruiting expert with Cuse Nation, he was named the publisher. Mike oversaw the transition from Scout to 247Sports, and ran the site on that network for years. Presented with the opportunity to join one of the biggest names in the sports journalism industry, Sports Illustrated, Mike jumped at the chance. All Syracuse was started from scratch by Mike and the Fan Nation team. It has now become a staple for Orange fans of various sports. Mike has broken news on recruiting, Syracuse basketball and football team information and has established himself as the top recruiting inside in the market. He has appeared on local radio shows, television broadcasts, national radio shows and much more. Mr. McAllister has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Information Management from Roberts Wesleyan College.