Khordae Sydnor
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Career Summary
Khordae Sydnor is a defensive end who entered the NFL with Cleveland in 2026 after playing at Purdue and Vanderbilt.
He developed into a multi-year starter for the Commodores before signing with the Browns as an undrafted free agent.
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Early Life
Sydnor is from Harlem, New York.
He attended Iona Preparatory School before beginning his college career at Purdue.
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High School
Sydnor was rated as a three-star prospect from Iona Prep.
Both 247Sports and Rivals ranked him among the top five prospects in New York in his class.
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College Career
Sydnor spent three seasons at Purdue before completing his college career at Vanderbilt.
He earned Freshman All-America recognition at Purdue in 2022. In 2024 at Vanderbilt, he started all 11 games he played and recorded 6.5 tackles for loss and four sacks; Cleveland credited him with a career-best 8.5 sacks in 2025.
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Path to the NFL
Sydnor participated in Vanderbilt's 2026 pro day and signed with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent.
At pro day, Vanderbilt listed him at 6 feet 4 1/2 inches and 264 pounds with a 4.63-second 40-yard dash.
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NFL Career
Sydnor began his professional career with the Cleveland Browns in 2026.
Cleveland waived him during its initial roster reduction and signed him to the practice squad the following day.
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Career Accomplishments
Sydnor earned Freshman All-America recognition at Purdue and SEC academic honors at Vanderbilt.
His 2024 Vanderbilt season included sacks in four of his final six games, including the Birmingham Bowl victory over Georgia Tech.
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Playing Style
Sydnor played along the defensive front with an emphasis on edge pressure and backfield disruption.
Vanderbilt's staff identified him as a leader in its pass rush, and his 2024 production included 6.5 tackles for loss and four sacks.
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32255, 00-0041285, 8/24/2003, Khordae Sydnor, Khordae, Sydnor
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