Jamie Tremble keeps showing why Syracuse can use him almost anywhere.
The junior has already spent time on both sides of the ball for the Orange, and that kind of flexibility could matter again this regular season as Syracuse tries to bounce back from a 3-9 campaign. He’s been part of a growing trend in college football, where players are taking on roles on offense and defense. Travis Hunter did it at Colorado, and Utah’s Lander Barton also handled both sides in multiple games last season.
Syracuse has followed that path, too. Demetres Samuel Jr. got work at wide receiver in 2025, and Tremble joined him by logging snaps at both defensive end and tight end.
A former four-star recruit, Tremble arrived as one of the biggest names Fran Brown has signed during his three-year run as head coach. The 6-foot-4 junior has steadily added to his value since then.
As a freshman in 2024, he appeared in all 12 games and split his time between tight end and special teams. Last season, he again played in all 12 games, made four starts, lined up at tight end on offense, and finished with 18 tackles on defense.
His versatility showed up again in April, when he played on the defensive line in the spring game and recorded a tackle for loss.
After practice on Thursday, Tremble explained how the staff has been using him.
"They (the coaching staff) are just having me move where ever they want me to. Honestly, versatility, I think, is the best thing and Coach VK's (defensive coordinator Vince Kehres) emphasis has been on the defense and you can play anywhere. So wherever they put me, that's where I'll play."
He also described what it’s been like working with the linebackers.
" It's been great. I've been learning so much from Coach VK and Coach Bolden (Dan Bolden), they are taking me under their wing. Guys like Chris (D'Appolonia) who have been in the defense for a while, just asking questions, learning a lot from those guys, just defensive concepts in general, it's been great."
For now, Tremble looks set to spend more time on defense this season, though his offense value still gives Syracuse another option when needed.
The next open training camp practice for the media is Aug. 24. Syracuse’s season opener comes Sept. 5 at noon ET against New Hampshire.
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