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Sean Tucker declares for NFL draft, opts out of Pinstripe Bowl

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Syracuse running back Sean Tucker announced that he is declaring for the NFL draft. He is also opting out of the Pinstripe Bowl versus Minnesota on Dec. 29. After three seasons with Syracuse, Tucker, a record-setting running back who totaled 1,000 rushing yards in both 2021 and 2022, is a top-five running back in the 2023 NFL draft.

Tucker burst onto the scene in his first season with Syracuse, finishing 2020 with 626 rushing yards and four touchdowns despite playing in just nine games.