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2016 NFL Draft: Former Syracuse football DB Julian Whigham to reportedly sign with Buffalo Bills as undrafted free agent

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Former Syracuse defensive back Julian Whigham reportedly signed with the Buffalo Bills after going undrafted.

Former Syracuse defensive back Julian Whigham will sign with the Buffalo Bills, per syracuse.com.

Whigham, who played for the Orange from 2012 to 2015, started six games at cornerback his senior year while also playing some at safety. He recorded 22 tackles (16 solo) and three pass breakups.



The 6-foot-1, 200-pound alumnus of Dwyer (Florida) High School played in 11 games during three of his four years at Syracuse. He started all 11 contests during his junior season in which he recorded 28 tackles, snared one interception and forced a fumble.

But during his senior season, despite a change in routine, Whigham was unable to hold a steady position.

He was moved down the cornerback depth chart in late October, and then to safety, because of “productivity on game day, or lack thereof,” then-SU head coach Scott Shafer said.





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