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Syracuse Offers Elmore who Sets Visit Date
Syracuse Offers 3-star Chris Elmore who Sets Visit Date
Syracuse is pursuing a Western Michigan decommit.
Syracuse dished out an offer in the Midwest on Friday to Chicago (Ill.) Phillips defensive tackle Chris Elmore. Elmore decommitted from Western Michigan shortly before announcing the offer after learning WMU's coach P.J. Fleck was leaving to take the job at Minnesota.
"At this time, due to recent coaching changes, I have decided to reopen my recruitment," Elmore said on Twitter. "I thank Western Michigan and coach Fleck for all the love that they have shown me and they will still be one of the choices I consider. I just want to make sure I am making the right decision of where I will spend my next four years going to school and playing ball at."
Elmore says Syracuse actually offered over the summer, but he did not announce it due to his commitment status.
"I really like Syracuse," Elmore said. "I'm evaluating all of my options."
Analysis
Former linebacker and current fullback who brings physicality and explosive power to the position. Gets off the ball quickly, penetrates and spends a lot of time in the backfield. Is a powerful hitter when he gets to the ball carrier and is the same as a lead blocker, something he can still do in jumbo packages. Relatively new to the position, so still refining technique and hand usage. Fits ideally as a three-tech. Won't likely ever have the size to tie up blocks and eat up space, but can be a disruptive penetrator who can pursue.
The three-star defensive tackle prospect says the Orange are looking at him as a defensive tackle and fullback. He is officially visiting from January 20th through the 22th. Offensive coordinator Sean Lewis is his primary recruiter, and Elmore says the two have a strong relationship.
"It's really close seeing how both of us are Chicago guys," he said. "(His message is) just about how they would love to have a guy like me down there and we really talk about things outside of Syracuse. Just about being a man and life."
Elmore says he does not have any other official visit dates set and has not yet heard from P.J. Fleck about interest from Minnesota.
Syracuse currently has 22 commits in the 2017 class, which is ranked 43rd this cycle. Dino Babers and staff have the potential to have one of SU's highest ranked classes in the Scout era.