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Syracuse Football: Slayton is 'Freakishly Strong,' Perkins Moves From RB to Hybrid

Keep an eye on DL Chris Slayton's strength and "hybrid" Tyrone Perkins' speed.

Couple Syracuse Orange football updates floating out in the ether worth commenting on.

Yesterday we found out just how much the SU coaches value Zaire Franklin as a representative of the Orange defense. But they shouldn't forget about freshman Chris Slayton while they're at it. Word on the street is that the defensive lineman is making an immediate impact with his strength in the weight room.

"Dude," Rob Trudo said, lifting his eyebrows, lowering his jaw and pausing for emphasis during an interview earlier this summer, "Chris Slayton is freakishly strong.