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Message: [QUOTE="BillSU, post: 2202744"] [I]some[/I] measurables Roatan : More on Jawhar: Edited and combined [URL='http://connect.syracuse.com/staff/chriscarlson/index.html'][ATTACH=full]98296[/ATTACH][/URL]By [URL='http://connect.syracuse.com/staff/chriscarlson/posts.html'][U]Chris Carlson | ccarlson@syracuse.com [/U][/URL]The Post-Standard on May 24, 2017 at 10:51 PM Three-star Class of 2018 running back Jawhar Jordan announced on Twitter that he'd verbally committed to Syracuse on Wednesday night. Jordan is ranked as a three-star player by recruiting websites Scout, Rivals and 247 Sports. Scout ranks Jordan as the No. 33 running back in the country. Jordan is the second three-star running back committed to Syracuse in the Class of 2018, joining Florida's Akeem Dixon. The pair should help shore up the future of a unit that struggled last year for the Orange. Despite a productive passing offense, Syracuse averaged just 3.2 yards per carry in 2016. Dontae Strickland was SU's most prolific ground option, averaging 47.17 yards per game. Showing improvement in that area is a goal that's been put forth by both head coach Dino Babers and athletic director John Wildhack. Scout's Blair Angulo[URL='http://www.At their request, this network is being blocked from this site./college/football/recruiting/story/1780497-speedy-rb-jordan-commits-to-syracuse?s=185'][U] reported that Jordan intends to shut down his recruitment.[/U][/URL] Angulo wrote that Jordan collected 1,269 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns on 165 carries in 12 games last year, and that Syracuse sees his speed pairing well with Dixon, who is a larger back. He is the eighth verbal commitment in SU's Class of 2018. Verbal commitments are not binding until a player signs a National Letter of Intent. # 360AZ media: Chandler Hamilton running back Jawhar Jordan, one of the state’s best big-play threats, announced his commitment to the Syracuse Orange on Wednesday. “I’m from New York, so nothing like playing where it all began.” “I really like the coaches, I feel like we have a really good connection. I feel like [head] Coach [Dino] Babers has something special planned and it’s coming soon.” The Husky running back is coming off a 1,269 yard junior season where he scored 18 touchdowns and averaged 7.3 yards per carry and 9.6 yards per reception. He burst onto the scene as a sophomore with seven touchdowns in eight games and a freshman season where he scored [B]30 touchdowns.[/B] The star running back understands athletics will only take you so far. “I know that I can get a very good degree there and help me be successful after football, because football is temporary.” [B]Standing at 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, the three-star running back held offers from Arizona, Fresno State, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa State, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico State, Oklahoma State, Rutgers, Syracuse and UNLV. At their request, this network is being blocked from this site. rated him as the best running back in Arizona.[/B] Jordan hopes that he can have an impact early in his career at Syracuse. “As far as playing, I know I have a very good opportunity to start as a true freshman,” he explained. “But of course I will have to earn my spot but I feel like I will make the best of it.”# 4.4’s in the 40, Jordan can run – fast! Very impressive film. He also runs the 100 and 200 meter track events for Hamilton where he is consistently finishing first or in the top ten in the AZ state meet. Nice get by DB and staff bringing him into the NEW FAST! Congrats Mr. Jordan and welcome to SU. [/QUOTE]

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