Looking Ahead 2026: Calvin Russell

[Ttk.gman2]

 

[shu 49]

That is a crazy take and just not true. Cook is a slot receiver. He is the STARTING slot receiver if he comes back.

1000%

 

[Ttk.gman2]

His stats from the state championship game

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Interesting evaluation. I agree that he needs to refine his route running and add some weight, but if he can improve in both areas, I can definitely see him having a first-round wide receiver ceiling.

 

[JKinUtah]

The recruiting “gurus” need justification in why he didn’t end up at a factory school so they are going to play up whatever weaknesses he may have. If he signed with lowly Syracuse he can’t be all that, right?

 

[Ttk.gman2]

He’s ready

 

[GoSU96]

Hope he brings the same attitude as the freshmen at Miami.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

With us losing our top three wide receivers from last year, is it really too high of an expectation for Calvin Russell to be at least a WR2 as a true freshman? Honestly, that’s where my expectations are for him. Given the situation, we’re going to need him to step into a significant role right away. The talent is there, and the opportunity is wide open, so if he’s as advertised, this is the kind of impact we’ll need from him early on rather than easing him in slowly

 

[sufandu]

With us losing our top three wide receivers from last year, is it really too high of an expectation for Calvin Russell to be at least a WR2 as a true freshman? Honestly, that’s where my expectations are for him. Given the situation, we’re going to need him to step into a significant role right away. The talent is there, and the opportunity is wide open, so if he’s as advertised, this is the kind of impact we’ll need from him early on rather than easing him in slowly

I don't have expectations for true freshman. I can hope he'll be a stud, but you never know how a true freshman will transition to college.

 

[MikeSU02]

With us losing our top three wide receivers from last year, is it really too high of an expectation for Calvin Russell to be at least a WR2 as a true freshman? Honestly, that’s where my expectations are for him. Given the situation, we’re going to need him to step into a significant role right away. The talent is there, and the opportunity is wide open, so if he’s as advertised, this is the kind of impact we’ll need from him early on rather than easing him in slowly

Don’t know enough about the kid to know how refined he is. How strong his route running is, how well he is in and out of breaks and how much strength he has in things like hand fighting to get open at the right time, etc.

But basically our whole WR room left.

We need dudes. We need consistency. We need 3rd and 8 and you’re getting 9.

He better be ready to produce like a legit WR2. If not, we’re in trouble.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Don’t know enough about the kid to know how refined he is. How strong his route running is, how well he is in and out of breaks and how much strength he has in things like hand fighting to get open at the right time, etc.

But basically our whole WR room left.

We need dudes. We need consistency. We need 3rd and 8 and you’re getting 9.

He better be ready to produce like a legit WR2. If not, we’re in trouble.

I agree

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Hope he still does ST&C in some capacity needs to add weight.

 

[sufandu]

Hope he still does ST&C in some capacity needs to add weight.

Yeah, but it would also be really cool if he could create his own shot off the dribble.

 

[anomander]

Hope he still does ST&C in some capacity needs to add weight.

This is awful. What a terrible decision. Maybe a deciding factor why he came here, but he needs to focus on FB right now. I don’t believe he’s a plug and play as a true frosh. He needs to spend this semester in the S&C program not sitting the bench on a basketball team that isn’t going anywhere. He needs to add weight and focus. Couldn’t be a worse decision.

 

[RedtheGOB]

This is awful. What a terrible decision. Maybe a deciding factor why he came here, but he needs to focus on FB right now. I don’t believe he’s a plug and play as a true frosh. He needs to spend this semester in the S&C program not sitting the bench on a basketball team that isn’t going anywhere. He needs to add weight and focus. Couldn’t be a worse decision.

Why don’t you tell him that? Tell him most 5 star guys that come to Syracuse focus on S&C instead of basketball.

 

[RedtheGOB]

Yeah, but it would also be really cool if he could create his own shot off the dribble.

I’d like to see his free throw shooting.

 

[oldpinepoint]

This is awful. What a terrible decision. Maybe a deciding factor why he came here, but he needs to focus on FB right now. I don’t believe he’s a plug and play as a true frosh. He needs to spend this semester in the S&C program not sitting the bench on a basketball team that isn’t going anywhere. He needs to add weight and focus. Couldn’t be a worse decision.

No better conditioning than Hoops, I’m sure he will Need to be in the weight room. Shouldn’t interrupt spring ball because the basketball team won’t make the tournament

 

[Ttk.gman2]

No better conditioning than Hoops, I’m sure he will Need to be in the weight room. Shouldn’t interrupt spring ball because the basketball team won’t make the tournament

Hopefully he gets some toke in the weight room just needs to be bigger stronger and faster I believe he can be plug in and play next year.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

 

[bnoro]

This is awful. What a terrible decision. Maybe a deciding factor why he came here, but he needs to focus on FB right now. I don’t believe he’s a plug and play as a true frosh. He needs to spend this semester in the S&C program not sitting the bench on a basketball team that isn’t going anywhere. He needs to add weight and focus. Couldn’t be a worse decision.

Bit hyperbolic. I'm sure he'll be working out with the FB team on a FB weight program, and I'm sure he'll be going to football meetings. Going to basketball practice for a few hours isn't going to change anything.

Also, maybe we wouldn't have landed him if he wasn't able to play basketball for SU?

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Bit hyperbolic. I'm sure he'll be working out with the FB team on a FB weight program, and I'm sure he'll be going to football meetings. Going to basketball practice for a few hours isn't going to change anything.

Also, maybe we wouldn't have landed him if he wasn't able to play basketball for SU?

Yea we wouldn’t have Michigan offered him the same thing go play basketball and football.

 

[anomander]

No better conditioning than Hoops, I’m sure he will Need to be in the weight room. Shouldn’t interrupt spring ball because the basketball team won’t make the tournament

As someone who played basketball throughout college i totally disagree. During the season practices are lighter and focused just as much on recovery. Won’t be getting too much running in on the bench. Plus, it’s a totally different set of muscle conditioning compared to football. Obviously, football is more explosive in smaller bursts. The team starts training next week. I’d want all my players to be there, especially incoming freshman.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

As someone who played basketball throughout college i totally disagree. During the season practices are lighter and focused just as much on recovery. Won’t be getting too much running in on the bench. Plus, it’s a totally different set of muscle conditioning compared to football. Obviously, football is more explosive in smaller bursts. The team starts training next week. I’d want all my players to be there, especially incoming freshman.

Hopefully Fran and Red have a plan for him

 

[bnoro]

As someone who played basketball throughout college i totally disagree. During the season practices are lighter and focused just as much on recovery. Won’t be getting too much running in on the bench. Plus, it’s a totally different set of muscle conditioning compared to football. Obviously, football is more explosive in smaller bursts. The team starts training next week. I’d want all my players to be there, especially incoming freshman.

So it gives him more time to be on a football plan. You're assuming the coaches aren't planning for this. He can go to 6am football practice and then basketball practice later. Even better that it's lighter and focused on recovery.

 

[anomander]

So it gives him more time to be on a football plan. You're assuming the coaches aren't planning for this. He can go to 6am football practice and then basketball practice later. Even better that it's lighter and focused on recovery.

It’s a big enough adjustment for a 17/18 year old going to college for the first time without sports. Now factor in 2 sports, with practice and meetings taking up your entire day. Then what about game days? If your on the road you’re not going to be working out and if it’s a home game you’re whole day is planned. That’s a big ask for anyone, let alone someone away from home for the first time in their lives.