Amare Snowden previously played at Toledo.
According to a new report from Syracuse Insider Mike McAllister, the Orange football team has secured another defensive commitment from the transfer portal.
Per McAllister on social media:
BREAKING: Former Wisconsin & Toledo DB Amare Snowden has committed to Syracuse, he announced on his instagram page. The former four star prospect is expected to play safety for the Orange and has two years of eligibility left
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Listed at 6'4, Snowden certainly has the size and physicality to play in the ACC. He did not appear in a game at Toledo but he did play those two seasons at Wisconsin. He played in just two games, so he certainly comes to Syracuse without much experience. A Michigan native, he was a first-team All-State player in high school.
Important connection
Even though Snowden did not play at Toledo, he does have a relationship with new Syracuse defensive coordinator Vince Kehres, who was the prior defensive coordinator at Toledo. Those relationships will help ease the transition to Syracuse and he can also be a sounding board for SU players with regards to Kehres' scheme, system and verbage.
Snowden is the second former Toledo player that the Orange have gotten in the portal, joining linebacker Chris D'Appolonia.
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Who Syracuse has gained in the transfer portal
Ahmad Miller, RB (Jackson State)
Jartavius Flounoy, DT (Georgia State)
Cole Weaver, WR (Miami of Ohio)
Ju'Juan Johnson, RB (LSU)
Michael Smith, TE (South Carolina)
Chris D'Appolonia, LB (Toledo)
Elijah Moore, WR (Florida State)
Keyshawn Johnson, Edge (UT-Martin)
Dillan Fontus, DL (Maryland)
Amari Odom, QB (Kennesaw State)
Amare Snowden, DB (Toledo)
Interesting deviation
We noted earlier this week that Syracuse seems to be prioritizing proven players in the portal, even if that means grabbing players from smaller schools at lower levels. However, Snowden is the opposite of that. He's more of an upside play, with Fran Brown's coaching staff banking on his potential, skillset and body type.
Also on campus
The Syracuse women's basketball team will take on Virginia on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. ET. The Orange are 13-3 overall but 2-2 inside league play.
The SU men are now 11-5 overall and 2-1 inside league play after defeating Pitt on Saturday afternoon. Sophomore Donnie Freeman led the way with 22 points while JJ Starling had 19.
The Orange are back in action on Tuesday night at the JMA Wireless Dome (9 p.m. ET) against Florida State. We'll have live coverage with our own Tom Goslowski. Follow him @TomGozz.
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