Class of 2026 - WR Calvin Russell (FL) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (7/5/25) | Page 113 | Syracusefan.com

Class of 2026 WR Calvin Russell (FL) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (7/5/25)

JeffCuse said:
I mean, all we hear is how every year players can come and go to the next biggest offer. I feel like we'd start hearing more about legally enforceable contracts if they existed
Expand...

I think that you need to remember that there is a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes.


Multi-year contracts definitely are being used...

Heres an example to one right here...https://www.si.com/college/nil/nil-news/8-million-college-football-qb-already-turning-heads-new-program-darian-mensah

Mensah has a two year deal....
 
JRHEETER said:
I think that you need to remember that there is a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes.


Multi-year contracts definitely are being used...

Heres an example to one right here...https://www.si.com/college/nil/nil-news/8-million-college-football-qb-already-turning-heads-new-program-darian-mensah

Mensah has a two year deal...
Expand...
I get it, but if they are so common why do we always seem to fear our guys being poached?
 
JeffCuse said:
I get it, but if they are so common why do we always seem to fear our guys being poached?
Expand...
Because all the rules, regulations and guidelines surrounding revenue-sharing and third-party NIL are a bit in flux due to legal battles, the whole debate as to whether athletes will ever be deemed employees (collective bargaining), etc. Plus, the publicly available information on these deals isn't all that robust or reliable...
 
JeffCuse said:
I get it, but if they are so common why do we always seem to fear our guys being poached?
Expand...

Are we (Syracuse football etc) or is it just the fans?

Coach Fran doesnt seem to worried. He knows what deals he has and does not have in place.


And with that, I will also say there is no chance Russell will be going to Miami, despite how many times he visits there.

Just because one pays $$ To attend a game, in the their hometown and cheer on peers/friends, does not mean they think they are a fit for that program or that HC.
 
JRHEETER said:
Are we (Syracuse football etc) or is it just the fans?

Coach Fran doesnt seem to worried. He knows what deals he has and does not have in place.


And with that, I will also say there is no chance Russell will be going to Miami, despite how many times he visits there.

Just because one pays $$ To attend a game, in the their hometown and cheer on peers/friends, does not mean they think they are a fit for that program or that HC.
Expand...

We'll see. I hope you are right. I think I just have PTSD
 
Yo Medium.jpeg
 
Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?
 
RF2044 said:
Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?
Expand...
We have options there. You’ll have Russell and Ross. Both very good options
 
RF2044 said:
Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?
Expand...
He might.

But that spot could go to Ross.

I'm really interested in seeing Ross the rest of the way.

Either way, Cook/Gill/Ross/Russell is a legit quartet.

And that's not even accounting for Hornsy/Russell/Johnson etc. Or that the other incoming WRs look really good too.
 
OttoinGrotto said:
He might.

But that spot could go to Ross.

I'm really interested in seeing Ross the rest of the way.

Either way, Cook/Gill/Ross/Russell is a legit quartet.

And that's not even accounting for Hornsy/Russell/Johnson etc. Or that the other incoming WRs look really good too.
Expand...
Yeah I think Calvin is in the mix for sure but i'd bet he splits time with Hornsby and Ross.
 
RF2044 said:
Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?
Expand...
Probably
 
RF2044 said:
Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?
Expand...
idk but how nice is it to have this problem. There were years we were thirsty for playmakers now it seems we have an abundance. Have to think with how deep this WR room is getting we're going to see some transfer out that will sting. Good problem to have.
 
RF2044 said:
Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?
Expand...
Another question: will he be in the hoop team for the second semester?
 

Similar threads

S
    • Like
Class of 2026 S Terrance Johnson (FL) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (2/4/26)
2 3 4
Replies
76
Views
5K
Offthedome
Offthedome
Ttk.gman2
    • Like
Class of 2023 WR Cole Weaver (GA) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (1/7/26)
3 4 5
Replies
105
Views
8K
Cuse4455
Cuse4455

Forum statistics

Threads
175,084
Messages
5,326,275
Members
6,225
Latest member
cuse_1997

Online statistics

Members online
312
Guests online
3,034
Total visitors
3,346
Totals may include hidden visitors.


Top Bottom