The freshman linebacker has impressed coaches and teammate so far.
The Syracuse Orange linebacking corp stands as the deepest and most experience unit for the SU defense entering into the 2016 season.
However, despite the return of expected starters at middle and weak-side linebacker with juniors Zaire Franklin and Parris Bennett, the starter at the strong-side linebacker position has yet to be determined in preseason camp.
One unexpected candidate who has emerged for playing time is freshman Andrew Armstrong.
The freshman from Ohio has taken advantage of his opportunities in preseason camp, working his way up to the third-string spot at the strong-side position, behind junior Jonathan Thomas and senior Ted Taylor.