Cisco earned AP third-team All-American honors for his performance and followed that by leading the ACC with five interceptions in nine games as a sophomore. Since the moment I stepped on campus it felt like a dream.''. Early years. [6] Cisco started nine games his sophomore season, missing three due to injury, and had 65 tackles, five interceptions and a touchdown. You have come to the Philippines Edition, for other ESPN editions, click here. The preseason first-team AP All-American from Long Island entered the season with 12 interceptions, the most in the FBS, and snared another before suffering a lower-body injury in a collision with a teammate in pregame warm-ups just over two weeks ago. [5] He was the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year and was a freshman All-American. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – During his weekly zoom call on Monday mornings, Coach Dino Babers confirmed that junior safety Andre Cisco is … Andre Cisco. Cisco attended St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, New York before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida prior to his junior season. The NFL could come sooner than later for Andre Cisco. Coach Dino Babers said Cisco was out for the season a day before the junior star made his announcement. Thank You for turning me into a demonstration...MY PATH. Ranked No. Cisco has also declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. 52 among safeties by ESPN and No. He led all FBS players in interceptions with seven his first season, the first true freshman to lead the country in the category since Oregon's George Shaw had 13 in 1951. 1 over Tide in Top 25, Purdue says Brohm has presumed positive test, Baylor returns to practice ahead of Texas game, Iowa says it won't pay ex-players' $20M demand, Longhorns' oldest football letterman dies at 107, NC State QB has broken fibula, out 4-8 weeks, College football Power Rankings for Week 7. Cisco attended St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, New York before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida prior to his junior season. Syracuse football safety Andre Cisco 'not your average freshman'; will he start? Cisco announced his decision Tuesday evening in … Unfortunately for SU, one of those injuries was dealt to preseason All-American Andre Cisco during a … He's just a really good leader. "The road to this point was not easy. He missed the Orange's past two games. "He's a guy that you want guys to look up to,'' redshirt senior offensive lineman Chris Elmore said Tuesday night. He definitely was different, him coming in and starting as a true freshman. Preseason All-American safety Andre Cisco will miss the remainder of the 2020 season due to an injury, head coach Dino Babers announced Monday. [4] He recorded 60 tackles and seven interceptions, which was tied for most in the nation. Syracuse Orange fans have seen a number of players go down due to injury this season. Learn about Andre Cisco and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. #LETSBALL pic.twitter.com/AWNBISNi48. Latest on Syracuse Orange defensive back Andre Cisco including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Looney continues to inspire Louisiana football, Why grad transfer success stories no longer apply to just college football elite. Cisco became the first true freshman defensive back to start a season opener at Syracuse since Markus Paul in 1985. Andre J. Cisco (born March 2000) is an American football safety for the Syracuse Orange. As a freshman at Syracuse in 2018, Cisco started 11 of 13 games. 57 by 247Sports.com … As a senior, recorded 15 tackles, one interception, four passes defended and recovered three fumbles for the Ascenders, who finished the 2017 season 8-0 and ranked No. Which conference has the best chance to send multiple teams to the College Football Playoff? 6-0, 186 | 40: 4.61 | Class of 2018. Projecting every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff. 2 in the USA Today Super 25 poll. I can't wait to make you all proud.''. SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse safety Andre Cisco is opting out of the 2020 season and plans to enter the 2021 NFL draft. These past few years have been unbelievable. Syracuse safety Andre Cisco is opting out of the 2020 season and plans to enter the 2021 NFL draft, he announced Tuesday evening in a Twitter video. AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team? Cisco announced his decision Tuesday evening in a Twitter video. "I've given the school everything I've got and this community gave it back tenfold. Orange freshman Cisco isn’t kidding around, Syracuse football’s Andre Cisco wants to match All-American stats with play, Syracuse football safety Andre Cisco named ACC Defensive Rookie of Year, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andre_Cisco&oldid=970566036, Players of American football from New York (state), Short description with empty Wikidata description, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 August 2020, at 02:11. Stats at ESPN.com; Andre J. Cisco (born March 2000) is an American football safety for the Syracuse Orange. "At one point, I did not think I would make it this far," Cisco says on the video. [1] He committed to Syracuse University to play college football.[2][3]. info@upstatement.com, SU awards Kevin Richardson university’s 1st honorary bachelor’s degree, Editorial Board: As we mourn Bridget, Trevor and Jack, we must support one another, SU will reopen fitness centers, resume some in-person activities. "This is something I've been dreaming of since I was 8 years old," Cisco said. Syracuse will go into action against Liberty without Tommy DeVito for the rest of the season on offense and Andre Cisco on defense after injuries and Cisco opting-out to enter the 2021 NFL Draft. '', Syracuse's Cisco plans to enter 2021 NFL draft, College Football Playoff picks after Week 7, Clemson overwhelming No. The Orange defense without Cisco the past couple of weeks was able to force turnovers at a high rate even without Cisco. Cisco experienced an ACL injury and has not been on the Syracuse campus since his injury occurred, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Orange. Alabama remains the SEC king, Trevor Lawrence remains unstoppable and more from Week 7, "Our confidence went through the roof": Nick Saban returns and Bama rolls, Yes, friends, even game officials can land on our Bottom 10 list, 'That energy is still here': How D.J. Cisco finishes his Syracuse career as a two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection and was the only freshman named to the Walter Camp All-America team after his breakout rookie campaign. In a video he shared on social media on Tuesday, Syracuse safety Andre Cisco confirmed that he is opting out of the remainder of the 2020 college football season held … "He wants the guys to come up to him. SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse safety Andre Cisco is opting out of the 2020 season and plans to enter the 2021 NFL draft. He has planned for this his whole life, Syracuse football recruiting: 3-star DB Andre Cisco commits to Orange. Syracuse is without several key players, as quarterback Tommy DeVito and All-American safety Andre Cisco are out for the season.