Oline men often take a year or two sometimes 3 to really develop. Part of it is strength, part technique. There is a big difference between being 320 and in shape and being 320 and in shape to play oline in FBS football. Syracuse’ 2-deep is projected to have 2 RS jr transfers, a RS freshman transfer, 3 rs Sr transfers a RS sophomore and 2 RS juniors and a Sr. That is not atypical for the way a P4 builds its oline. Older, experienced players.
I have no idea where this guy fits in the overall scheme. But also note that Syracuse just got a new coach. He might be looking for a different type of lineman. He might have decided to bring in “his guys.” This guy might have just not felt comfortable with the new staff. Or he wanted to play closer to home or wasn’t comfortable in Canada. In any case I’m glad to have him.