True Freshman All-American LB Anchoring Syracuse Defense
Antoine Deslauriers, a 6'1", 235-lb Canadian linebacker from Montreal, made an immediate impact as a true freshman in 2025 by winning a starting role and starting 11 of 12 games. He recorded 60 tackles (second on the team), 1 sack, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles, earning On3.com True Freshman All-American honors. His differentiators include elite intensity, a Pro Football Focus rating of 67.4 (fourth-best among Syracuse starters), and the fifth-highest rating among all FBS freshmen linebackers with 400+ snaps. Despite Syracuse's 3-9 season, Deslauriers was instrumental in fixing the team's tackling issues alongside Gary Bryant III. He brings a high-energy, physical personality and has committed to return in 2026, making him a perfect fit for any team seeking a dominant, reliable freshman linebacker with All-American upside.
