It’s time to start preparing for the 2026 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces for Year 3 of the Fran Brown Era.
Up next is…
Name: Fran Brown, Jr
Position: Long Snapper
Year: Redshirt Junior
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 220 lbs.
Hometown: Medford, NJ
High School: Oconee County
2025 stats:
Appeared in eight games on special teams. Served as snapper on PAT and field goal attempts. Had one kickoff return for 20 yards against SMU.
2026 projections:
Brown was a key part of an improved special teams unit last year. With a new holder in 2026, his ability to deliver consistent snaps will be important.
How’d he get here?:
Attended Saint Francis for two seasons before joining the Orange. NCAA rules say you can’t tamper if it’s family so the Orange had an early start in the portal.
What’d recruiting sites say?:
Two stars out of high school per 247Sports. Three stars as a transfer
Instagram: @franswerv0
Interesting nugget o’interest:
Oconee County is the alma mater of several players who went on to play in the NFL, including quarterback Zach Mettenberger
Let’s get a look at ya:
Get to know Fran Jr off the field
