The veteran presence stays in the 315 for a final season
It’s time to start preparing for the 2025 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look ateach Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces for Year 2 of the Fran Brown Era.
Next up is…
Name: Anwar Sparrow
Position: Linebacker
Year: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 223 lbs.
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
High School: Salem
2024 stats: Appeared in all 13 games, recording 10 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss and one quarterback hurry.
2025 projections: Sparrow will definitely be a contributor on special teams in his final season, and will likely battle for starting reps in a linebacking unit that lacks experience. He initially entered the transfer portal after last season but quickly decided to return to SU.
How’d he get here?: Chose the Orange over offers from Norfolk State and Appalachian State.
What’d recruiting sites say?: Three stars from 247Sports, ESPN and On3, two from Rivals.
Winners Get Washed: Virginia Beach Face and Body Soap — Bringing a “mix of goats milk and olive oil” from his hometown up north for one final season.
Social Media Info:
X: @AnwarS12_
Instagram: @asparrow__
Interesting nugget o’interest: Notable NFL alums from the Virginia Beach area include Plaxico Burress, Percy Harvin and EJ Manuel.
Let’s get a look at ya: Highlights from a stellar Redshirt Sophomore season in 2023 where Sparrow racked up 30 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble.