Braheem Long Jr. is Syracuse’s hard-hitting, ascending safety
In the 2025 season, Braheem Long Jr. emerged as one of Syracuse’s most reliable defensive backs, leading the Orange DBs with 52 tackles, adding 2 sacks and an interception while starting four games. He’s drawn praise for physicality, consistency, and tackling, and his role is expected to grow after showing one of the biggest jumps in camp. At 6-0, 185, he looks like a versatile fit for nickel or safety-heavy packages—an upbeat, tone-setting defender who brings more impact than the stat line alone suggests.
