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

[CbusCuse]

In 2022 Pena was in a regular rotation at WR and returned all the kicks.
1n 2023 Gill was in a regular rotation at WR and also returned kicks.

Diggs proved himself at A&M. Yes I was mistaken, he was a Fran recruit.

Chestnut was a Babers recruit and would've come back regardless who the new coach was.

Any comment on Gadsden, Allen, Wax and Barron...

Yes we had some proven talent going into 2024. God I hope so. Of course we did. We were not starting with a 100% new roster. I'm just pointing out your false statements of we already had proven playmakers before, in those players that I mentioned. They were not some uberly productive proven playmakers up to that point that should discredit what Fran did in 2024. Like you were trying to do to make a point.

Yes 2024 was a little bit of lightning in a bottle but don't believe that Fran had nothing to do with that. That lightning doesn't strike without Fran. 2025 ended up being a dud of a season. I certainly don't agree with everything Fran has done and he still has things to work on as a head coach, but I still believe lightning is going to strike more often with Fran than most other coaches for SU.

I for one am very happy that he is holding coaches accountable. Hopefully he can fill those roles with some more competent coaches. I'd like to see less recruiting prowess traits and more proven X's and O's types of guys. Fran is the main event for recruting purposes. He can bring in the talent, we need coaches who can develop and win on the field.

 

[GoSU96]

Oh ffs. Never easy for us.

Why would you think landing a five star with strong interest from Michigan and Miami would or should be easy?

 

[CuseLegacy]

I’ve just been told by the voices in my head that Calvin will be signing with us on Friday. We can all relax now.

What else are these voices telling you?

 

[Briancuse]

Qdoba >>>>> Chipotle. Chipotle has gone downhill quickly

Moes is better than both to be frank.

 

[Sdot]

Reporter: what freshman coming in do you see being a leader right away”?
Fran: “Lott (Qb) and when I get that other one finished later” (Calvin Russell)

 

[Briancuse]

Reporter: what freshman coming in do you see being a leader right away”?
Fran: “Lott (Qb) and when I get that other one finished later” (Calvin Russell)

Can never get on fran for a lack of confidence

 

[GoSU96]

He’s gone. If he doesn’t sign today, he’s not coming. So much for Fran Brown being the so‑called “#1 recruiter in the country."

Oh ffs

 

[OburgOrange]

What else are these voices telling you?

You should ask Comstock44 the same question

 

[dan7800]

You should ask Comstock44 the same question

My voices keep repeating "Georgetown sucks" incessantly.

 

[orange79]

I’ve just been told by the voices in my head that Calvin will be signing with us on Friday. We can all relax now.

Are these voices here in the room with us right now?

 

[HyattsCuse]

Reporter: what freshman coming in do you see being a leader right away”?
Fran: “Lott (Qb) and when I get that other one finished later” (Calvin Russell)

I heard that. My initial thought was, Ut oh, last WR he tried to make a leader was Backwards Robert Peña as a captain and look how that turned out.

 

[Cuse4455]

He’s gone. If he doesn’t sign today, he’s not coming. So much for Fran Brown being the so‑called “#1 recruiter in the country."

You need some Vitamin D.

 

[Entropic]

any chance he is waiting on a QB move? After watching what happened this year I would want to know there is someone competent to throw the ball to me. Angelis timetable could put him into mid season next year before he is 100%.

 

[CuseFan]

Ignore if this was posted already, but syracuse.com is saying Calvin has been seen giving the U hand symbol. ugh. ugh. ugh....

Who is Syracuse’s competition for Calvin Russell? WR flashes the ‘U’ after postponing decision

Syracuse is fighting to hang on to the blue-chip wide receiver in its 2026 recruiting class.

www.syracuse.com

 

[orange79]

Truth hurts. Fran Brown's been nothing but sizzle. Where's the steak?

10-3 = sizzle.

Got it.

 

[dan7800]

Ignore if this was posted already, but syracuse.com is saying Calvin has been seen giving the U hand symbol. ugh. ugh. ugh...

Who is Syracuse’s competition for Calvin Russell? WR flashes the ‘U’ after postponing decision

Syracuse is fighting to hang on to the blue-chip wide receiver in its 2026 recruiting class.

www.syracuse.com

People seem to be stating Miami is not an option.

 

[CanadianSU]

this screams transfer portal but what doesn’t these days.

 

[RyanCuse44]

Moes is better than both to be frank.

 

[AZOrange]

LSU is in on this...

Yes

 

[Archbold44]

Yes

Does he not know that Scott Shafer almost beat LSU? They are the lesser S.U. for a reason. They can only win titles with... check notes... several different head coaches.

 

[Blanko97]

any chance he is waiting on a QB move? After watching what happened this year I would want to know there is someone competent to throw the ball to me. Angelis timetable could put him into mid season next year before he is 100%.

Isnt the QB move Angelli?

 

[Entropic]

Isnt the QB move Angelli?

Like most fans this year in the Dome, you skipped the 2nd half. Angeli has a long road to full recovery. Are we banking next year on his achilles being 100% by the first game?

 

[TheHaze315]

any chance he is waiting on a QB move? After watching what happened this year I would want to know there is someone competent to throw the ball to me. Angelis timetable could put him into mid season next year before he is 100%.

He’s signing Friday, so unlikely. Sounds like one of Lane’s first calls as LSU head coach was to Calvin Russell. Think that’s all it is.

 

[Van1144]

He just did pull the class together no? Russell is a 5 star type, if you don't think with all these new SEC coaches being hired, some who had no chance a few weeks ago because of where they were currently working aren't going to make a late run then that would be crazy. They have more access to money, SEC prestige, etc as opposed to being non P4 HC types

I hate the USF coach who is now the Auburn coach, Lane is Lane but Sumrall at Florida is somebody I think is a fantastic coach and his kids at Tulane love him

Agree, my only point is on how we finished this season. You can't say that doesn't have some kind of effect on things. All this said, I hate what is happening with coaching. No matter what you pay a coach the big boys will just buy them out, but worse than that is what happens to teams like Ole Miss, to be a CFB playoff team? This is not new, and Karma will catch up to LSU again, remember it was Kelly who left an undefeated Cincinnati team. The almighty buck destroys loyalty and respect from these guys. I'll throw DART out there, should Fran expect this from players if one day he drops us for greener pastures? At least there is only 1 open portal now but this needs to be later and I believe after the final signing period for the class is done.

 

[GoSU96]

That’s speculation dressed up as fact. You don’t know those guys would’ve left. You’re just assuming it because it fits your narrative. If Chesney, Candle or Mullen was the choice you think they all would've left?

There were quotes from those guys. Good lord