Tulane Football Welcomes Former McNeese State Standout Cyron Sutton
Jan 22, 2021 | Football
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University football announced today the addition of former McNeese State wide receiver standout Cyron Sutton to its 2021 roster as a graduate transfer.
Sutton, who graduated from McNeese State in December, will be eligible to compete immediately. During his four-year career at McNeese State, Sutton posted 114 career receptions (sixth all-time), 1,688 career yards (10th all-time) and 14 career touchdowns (sixth all-time).
The New Orleans native entered the 2020 campaign as a Preseason All-Southland Conference First Team wide receiver. He also was selected as a Preseason All-Southland Second Team punt returner.
Sutton received the preseason honors after he posted a breakout junior campaign in 2019 where he set the single-season school record with 67 catches. His 950 yards receiving ranked as the second-highest total in program history. He also hauled in nine receiving touchdowns.
Following the 2019 campaign, he was named All-Southland Conference Second Team.
In 2018, Sutton led the team in receptions (41) and receiving yards (609) and tied for the team lead in touchdown receptions.
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Sutton, who graduated from McNeese State in December, will be eligible to compete immediately. During his four-year career at McNeese State, Sutton posted 114 career receptions (sixth all-time), 1,688 career yards (10th all-time) and 14 career touchdowns (sixth all-time).
The New Orleans native entered the 2020 campaign as a Preseason All-Southland Conference First Team wide receiver. He also was selected as a Preseason All-Southland Second Team punt returner.
Sutton received the preseason honors after he posted a breakout junior campaign in 2019 where he set the single-season school record with 67 catches. His 950 yards receiving ranked as the second-highest total in program history. He also hauled in nine receiving touchdowns.
Following the 2019 campaign, he was named All-Southland Conference Second Team.
In 2018, Sutton led the team in receptions (41) and receiving yards (609) and tied for the team lead in touchdown receptions.
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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