With the Syracuse football season right around the corner, it’s starting to feel real. Now that the preseason depth chart has been revealed, all bets are off.
One of the biggest surprises (in a good way) from the depth chart was Nykeim Johnson earning a starting nod at receiver, along with Devin Butler.
After playing in the slot last season, he’ll be making the transition to the outside. While initially that may seem strange for a player who is 5-foot-8 and 167 pounds soaking wet, there have been plenty of other examples of small players dominating on the outside.