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Get to know your Orange man - No. 5 QB Austin Wilson

Get to know redshirt-junior QB Austin Wilson.

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Name: Austin Wilson

Position: Quarterback

Year: Redshirt-Junior

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 222

Hometown: Camp Hill, Pa.

High School: East Pennsboro

2015 Stats: Played in two games and threw for 49 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

2016 Projections: Wilson is third on the depth chart behind Eric Dungey and Zack Mahoney. He most likely won't see the field but then again, Syracuse fans have become accustomed recently to QB injuries.

How'd He Get Here?: Wilson chose Syracuse over Eastern Michigan.

What'd Recruiting Sites Say?: Wilson got three stars from Rivals and Scout.

Money Quote: Here's Wilson talking about the new Syracuse offense per Syracuse.com.

"It's by far the most fun offense I've gotten to run here."

Links of Wonder: Check out this article from Michael Cohen of Syracuse.com on Wilson's transition from an offensive lineman to a quarterback.

Twitterfeed: @adub555

Tweets of Wonder:

What Does the Coaching Staff Think of Him?: Babers hasn't commented on Wilson publicly yet, but teammate Jamal Custis had some good things to say about him.

Interesting Nugget O'Interest: Wilson is the Vice President of Syracuse's chapter of Uplifting Athletes.

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