SYRACUSE, NY (WBNG) -- The Syracuse Orange are gearing up for year two under Head Coach, Fran Brown. After going 10-3 in his first year at the helm, Coach Brown now adds a former NFL Pro Bowler to his coaching staff this season.
The Orange have added former New York Jets first round pick, Muhammad Wilkerson, to their coaching staff.
The former NFL Pro Bowler will be the Director of Player Development along with helping out the defensive line the school said.
Coach Brown and Wilkerson both have ties to New Jersey and Temple University where the former defensive tackle went to college.
Syracuse opens up its season in Atlanta on Aug. 30 against Tennessee.
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