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

[Cusefan69]

sorry guys...Calvin Russel isnt coming to cuse...if he was he would have committed today. Time to move on.

 

[MadNY3]

Correction: Many of the OTHER historic powers. Syracuse is a historic power. National champs, Heisman, Hall of Famers. Syracuse IS football history

That is pre-historic to an 18-year old who has lived his entire life with an iPhone.

 

[OrangeAl]

That is pre-historic to an 18-year old who has lived his entire life with an iPhone.

It can't be prehistoric if there are records of it, cuz that's what history is.

 

[Timonen]

I can live with losing a kid to Florida or LSU over $$$.

As long as he doesn't flip to Rutgers or UConn.

And those schools are losing kids and scrambling, too. There’s no avoiding it, especially since all the “agents” seemed to realize at once that they have the leverage given the expectations of signing day so they all recircled for more cash.

 

[Nahson]

sorry guys...Calvin Russel isnt coming to cuse...if he was he would have committed today. Time to move on.

Could be a leverage play for more money. His “agent” (lol) could see Cuse in a more vulnerable position after the season and is trying to squeeze

 

[Sdot]

It’s been said before but Russell and coach Fran have the same agent.

 

[Nahson]

It’s been said before but Russell and coach Fran have the same agent.

That dude is a dork

 

[BillSU]

Angeli was and still is the leader of this program. There will have to be additions to the QB room to pursue a very good QB who could step in IF Angeli gets injured again. It will be interesting to see how many QB's stay and who leave.

At the time he was injured Sept 21, 2025 third quarter vs Clemson his states were No. 2 QB in the country 4 yards behind Sawyer Robinson of Baylor. Steve in the Clemson game before the injury was 18 - 31 244 YDS, 2 TDS. His stats were 1316 YDS, 10 TDS, 62% comp rate.

He is a very mature intelligent leader. IMO everyone bought into Steve's guidance and we were doing very well. Steve had surgery to repair the tendon the day after the injury occurred. That would be Sept 22. A six month recovery would be March 22. By July 22 he will be ten months into recovery. I have taken this information from Mass. General Hospital Sports Recovery. The program is a comprehensive sports rehabilitation. PHASE VII: EARLY to UNRESTRICTED RETURN TO SPORT (6+ MONTHS AFTER SURGERY). I think Steve will do well. It will be 11 months almost one year by Sept. Here's hoping all goes well

 

[SUFan44]

I might be a moron (lol might) but I think he signs with Cuse still.

You sir are a moron due to the fact that you are a Syracuse football fan - as we all are. Has nothing to do with your thoughts on who Russell will be signing with

 

[richmondcuse03]

Russell’s decision will be a direct signal about how he feels regarding Angeli at QB. If he stays, it shows confidence in Angeli leading the offense. If he bolts, it’s basically a vote of no‑confidence in rolling with him under center.

And when he doesn’t you’ll admit you’re wrong about Steve, right?

 

[richmondcuse03]

Let’s break it down.

At ND Angeli was a backup. His best moment came in the 2023 Sun Bowl when he threw three touchdowns against Oregon St., but outside of that he was a spot duty qb. He never won the starting job outright and that’s telling. He was seen as a capable fill in, not a program cornerstone. This year he was slated to be third string.

He put up big numbers early in just four games. But here’s the catch: the system inflated those stats. Nixon’s offense has consistently produced high passing yardage totals, regardless of who’s under center. Angeli's stats were also heavily inflated against weak opponents like Colgate and UConn.

The achilles tear is a devastating injury for any athlete, but especially for a qb who already lacked mobility. His rushing stats were brutal. 23 carries for -33 yards. He’s a pure pocket passer with negative rushing production meaning defenses don’t have to respect his legs at all. Combine that with the Achilles tear and you’re looking at a qb who could be even less mobile going forward.

You didn’t answer my simple question. You claimed Calvin’s not coming because Steve is a question mark. so you’re doubling down?

 

[dan7800]

An 18 year old's decision provides sufficient drama for me (well that and the Gilmore Girls). Can we stick to him in this thread?

 

[Ttk.gman2]

An 18 year old's decision provides sufficient drama for me (well that and the Gilmore Girls). Can we stick to him in this thread?

My prediction is he stays just my own take.

 

[UGHV]

This is just another way for Fran and Cuse to stay in the headlines. He was never flipping. Fran is a master.

 

[djorange1989]

And when he doesn’t you’ll admit you’re wrong about Steve, right?

Does it count if one of the other voices in his head admits he was wrong?

 

[PAcuse]

Let’s break it down.

At ND Angeli was a backup. His best moment came in the 2023 Sun Bowl when he threw three touchdowns against Oregon St., but outside of that he was a spot duty qb. He never won the starting job outright and that’s telling. He was seen as a capable fill in, not a program cornerstone. This year he was slated to be third string.

He put up big numbers early in just four games. But here’s the catch: the system inflated those stats. Nixon’s offense has consistently produced high passing yardage totals, regardless of who’s under center. Angeli's stats were also heavily inflated against weak opponents like Colgate and UConn.

The achilles tear is a devastating injury for any athlete, but especially for a qb who already lacked mobility. His rushing stats were brutal. 23 carries for -33 yards. He’s a pure pocket passer with negative rushing production meaning defenses don’t have to respect his legs at all. Combine that with the Achilles tear and you’re looking at a qb who could be even less mobile going forward.

College Playoffs vs Penn St. You should watch what he did there

He was to by ND they where moving in a different direction with QBs and transfered. It happens alot in college football.

Sure the system can generate better numbers and if where just a system thing why did Collins and Co not have amazing numbers? You can't just put anyone back there and get McCord numbers.

Steve will prove it next year, he is the real deal.

 

[swish7]

Hope we land him, but I am way more concerned about improvements to the O line, D line, RB, & backup QB. Maybe TE too.

There are so many issues to address. This is like getting a Lamborghini but not having gas to run it.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Hope we land him, but I am way more concerned about improvements to the O line, D line, RB, & backup QB. Maybe TE too.

There are so many issues to address. This is like getting a Lamborghini but not having gas to run it.

Agreed so many holes to fill. It's like buying a lamborghini but your roof at home is leaking like a sieve and the foundation is about ready to collapse but that's Fran! Says stuff and wears cool sneakers so it makes sense

 

[cuseallday]

Okay, here's my take. If Calvin decides another school is a better fit, due to roster, coaching staff, NIL/revenue-share, location, etc., so be it. I wish him well. What I didn't like was him saying all fall that he was locked in with Syracuse, and his recruitment was done, etc. If you're unsure, just say you love Fran Brown, but don't say that other stuff. I get he's a kid, and I'm not bashing him, but I also thought his taking the mic at the signing ceremony at MN was a bad look. Takes away from the other kids who signed, including his teammate (TH), who signed with Syracuse. I hope Calvin sticks with Syracuse. Candidly, I'm kinda over the drama, though. WRs in the portal with more experience are fine by me...

 

[Ttk.gman2]

This is just another way for Fran and Cuse to stay in the headlines. He was never flipping. Fran is a master.

 

[tep624]

This is just another way for Fran and Cuse to stay in the headlines. He was never flipping. Fran is a master.

It would build buzz if that’s the case.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Hope we land him, but I am way more concerned about improvements to the O line, D line, RB, & backup QB. Maybe TE too.

There are so many issues to address. This is like getting a Lamborghini but not having gas to run it.

Running back?

 

[vegasnick]

I can promise you, he’s trolling U of Miami.

Michigan is the one to watch here if any

Steve wiltfong released an article today saying Michigan is expected to flip a big time WR today, but it is not Calvin! Maybe good news for Cuse?

 

[GoSU96]

Let’s break it down.


. Nixon’s offense has consistently produced high passing yardage totals, regardless of who’s under center.

well that’s not true.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Okay, here's my take. If Calvin decides another school is a better fit, due to roster, coaching staff, NIL/revenue-share, location, etc., so be it. I wish him well. What I didn't like was him saying all fall that he was locked in with Syracuse, and his recruitment was done, etc. If you're unsure, just say you love Fran Brown, but don't say that other stuff. I get he's a kid, and I'm not bashing him, but I also thought his taking the mic at the signing ceremony at MN was a bad look. Takes away from the other kids who signed, including his teammate (TH), who signed with Syracuse. I hope Calvin sticks with Syracuse. Candidly, I'm kinda over the drama, though. WRs in the portal with more experience are fine by me...

I agree the drama is unnecessary, but this is happening everywhere. Ohio State is dealing with it with Chris Henry Jr., Oregon still hasn’t signed two 5-stars, LSU hasn’t signed Lamar Brown, Florida hasn’t signed CJ Hester, and Georgia is still waiting on Justice Fitzpatrick. This isn’t a “Syracuse problem” — this is what happens when you’re recruiting 5-stars and elite prospects. It’s the nature of the game now, so Calvin Russell isn’t some isolated incident. I do agree, though, he shouldn’t have tied all this into his signing day. He could’ve just made a post on social media. Instead, he took the spotlight away from everyone else in that room who was having one of the best days of their lives.