Class of 2021 TE Landon Morris (IL) SIGNED NLI TO SYRACUSE (12/16/20)

[CuseLegacy]

August 1st, official written offers are starting to go out.

 

[chugg21]

SI All-American: Ranking the Top 10 H-Tight Ends in the Class of 2021

Breaking down the tight end - H position, next to be ranked by John Garcia, Jr. and Edwin Weathersby II at SI All-American.

www.si.com

1st guy of ours to show up on one of the SI lists they've been doing of top 10 prospects by position.

 

[sutomcat]

SI All-American: Ranking the Top 10 H-Tight Ends in the Class of 2021

Breaking down the tight end - H position, next to be ranked by John Garcia, Jr. and Edwin Weathersby II at SI All-American.

www.si.com

1st guy of ours to show up on one of the SI lists they've been doing of top 10 prospects by position.

Good to see one of our recruits getting some national respect. Nice find!

 

[PhatOrange]

High praise checking in at #9. Nice to be mixed in there with Clemson, Oklahoma, Miami, Auburn, Tennessee. i know he didnt really have a Michigan offer (eye roll) but this kid is good and one of our many underrated croots because well we're Syracuse.

9. Landon Morris, La Grange Park (Ill.) Nazareth Academy

6-foot-5, 210 pounds

Committed to Syracuse

In watching Morris on tape, we feel strongly that Syracuse may very well indeed be getting a steal. He has plus route running traits as a big receiver, let alone as an H-Tight End prospect. The 6-foot-5 ‘Cuse pledge can use subtle head fakes and alter his shoulders outside his hips and frame to spin coverage at breakpoints before separating. Morris also works with plenty of urgency in his movements, illustrated by his solid release quickness. He shows the ability to work as the backside, isolated 1 in 3x1 sets and as a classic X in 2x2 sets, be it on the boundary or to the field. Toss in his ability to be a seam-stretcher while flexed to the slot, and it starts to become easy to see why an offensive mind like Orange head coach Dino Babers is excited to get Morris on campus in central New York.

 

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[orangepassion]

I think he's in

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Morris, a tight end prospect, is planning to graduate early and enroll at Syracuse in January.

 

[AngryOtto]

Morris, a tight end prospect, is planning to graduate early and enroll at Syracuse in January.

Great job on taking care of everything in the classroom.

 

[blizz]

Displays huge catch radius and consistent ability to create separation at the top of his route. Shows very good instincts as a route runner, spacing is excellent. Also top notch blocking in the open field, engages with his hands and doesn't play around, knocks guys off their base and finishes blocks. Again shows great awareness in the open field and has no problem closing distance to hit his mark.

 

[Libero2]

I'm a fan of the fact he calls himself Megatron. I love the confidence!

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[cusefan88]

He ran some really good routes in that video. Excellent footwork.

 

[tep624]

He's going to be a nice add to the program.

 

[721Comstock]

He ran some really good routes in that video. Excellent footwork.

Yeah, definitely has WR skills in a TE body.
Great catch radius, sharp cuts, almost always fell forward when tackled.
a LOT to like about this young man.

Let's hope we actually get the ball to him, and not waste those skills on blocking 98% of the time.

 

[orange79]

He's going to be a nice add to the program.

And maybe another reason why Hackett decided to move on.

 

[Halfmooncuse]

No chance he sits in stands... this way he keeps his clothes on

 

[CA Monk]

Oh no. Just when I was out they pull me back in.

And there it is. I’m starting to get that tingly feeling again.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Oh no. Just when I was out they pull me back in.

And there it is. I’m starting to get that tingly feeling again.

It's a Syracusefan cyclical thing.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[JackBauer44]

Landon is up there with the recruits that I’m really, really psyched about in this class.

 

[GoSU96]

perfect attitude

 

[SUforme]

Landon is up there with the recruits that I’m really, really psyched about in this class.

I like him and Mahar I just hope maybe someday we actually use the TE even occasionally...lol

 

[griddy]

And maybe another reason why Hackett decided to move on. View attachment 192566

I usually refrain from commenting on senseless posts, but I’ll make an exception to this needlessly derogatory comment. First, Aaron was a mentor to all the tight ends who followed him, including Luke. He saw this as a major responsibility. Second, Aaron’s decision to leave SU was incredibly difficult — he bleeds Orange — but I assure you it had nothing to do with the fear of competition. He believes competition only makes everyone stronger. Best wishes to Landon. He looks like he has enormous potential. With the chance to get healthy, back to his correct playing weight and find the right program, Aaron is focused on rewriting the script to his senior season, with nothing but appreciation for his four years as an Orange.