Howard Transfer OL Da'Metrius Weatherspoon Commits to Syracuse

Syracuse football has added some beef to the offensive line through the transfer portal. Howard offensive tackle Da'Metrius Weatherspoon announced his commitment Wednesday. Weatherspoon is listed at 6-7, 335 pounds and also reported offers from Pittsburgh and Charlotte. Weatherspoon is expected to take an official visit this week. 

Weatherspoon played tackle for a 6-6 Howard squad that averaged nearly 29 points per game last season. He was a redshirt sophomore this past season, meaning he has two years of eligibility remaining. Weatherspoon was an HBCU All-American this past season and started 11 games.

During the 2023 season, he recorded 765 offensive snaps, the majority of which (644) were at right tackle. Per PFF, he allowed just 12 pressures, eight hurries and two sacks during those snaps. He also spent 110 snaps at left tackle.  

As a high school prospect, Weatherspoon had primarily FCS level and below offers. He signed with Howard out of Clairton High School in Pennsylvania. 

Syracuse has been looking for an offensive tackle who could compete for a starting position in 2024. The Orange has offered several transfer tackles, including Naquil Betrand who was supposed to visit this weekend. He committed to Alabama before taking the trip. Syracuse was likely looking for multiple tackles anyway, which means Weatherspoon was already on the radar prior to the Betrand decision.  

Weatherspoon becomes the ninth player to commit to Syracuse out of the transfer portal. He is also the second offensive lineman, joining interior lineman Joshua Miller from Georgia.