Name: Samuel Clausman
Position: Offensive Guard
Year: Redshirt Freshman
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 324lbs.
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Highschool: St. Thomas Aquinas
2015 Season: Clausman redshirted during the 2015 season.
2016 Projections: Clausman was listed as the backup at left guard behind Aaron Roberts on Syracuse’s post-spring depth chart. With the new fast-paced offense, Clausman could see some time depending on how many offensive linemen Babers and staff use.
How’d He Get Here?: Clausman chose Syracuse over offers from the likes of Purdue and Marshall, among others.
What’d Recruiting Sites Say?: Scout, ESPN, and 247 all said three stars while Rivals rated Clausman at two stars.
Money Quote: When he committed, Clausman was excited for a chance at starting.
“I was like, ‘Woah, I will be playing my freshman year of college, possibly starting.’ I just have to work hard for it.”
Links of Wonder: Nate Mink wrote about Clausman and his high school teammate Colin Byrne giving back-to-back commitments to the Orange.
Twitterfeed: @SamClausman
Tweets of Wonder: It appears Sam is a big Miley Cyrus fan:
This girl is blasting party in the USA thru her head phones and I just want to dance
— Sam Clausman (@SamClausman) May 9, 2016
What Does Babers Think of Him?: He hasn't said much but Sam tweeted this when Dino was hired:
— Sam Clausman (@SamClausman) December 5, 2015
Interesting Nugget O’Interest: Sam was First-Team All-State at the 7A level in Florida. 7A is the second highest classification in Florida. A level that plenty of powerhouse schools play in.
Let’s Get a Good Look Atcha: Sam talking sneakers on his Youtube channel: