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

[CbusCuse]

If Russell has the career Walker had at Michigan, I would be very happy

Eh. I'm hoping for more than that. His senior season was nice though.

Marquise Walker College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Well, I am willing to be there are quite a few I Love Lucy's that top it.

And more than one West Wing episode.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

The guy is a scrub. I don’t think he’s very good at anything he does. He’s kind of a jerk. What else can I add lol I do not care for him at all

If he golfed, he’d cheat.

 

[MGraves5]

Eh. I'm hoping for more than that. His senior season was nice though.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marquise-walker-1.html

He left Michigan as the schools all time leading receiver in receptions. Just didn't work out in the Pros after being drafted in the 2nd round.

 

[JeffCuse]

Axe is a good dude who does good work. He puts the fans first which is a rare commodity in this market. I dig him and always will.

 

[Niastri]

Not trying to overhype the kid. And I’m not one to overhype kids before they set a foot on a college football field. BUT this is going to sound like alot…he has the potential to be one of, if not the best receivers to come through Cuse.

I’m not saying that because of how rated he was as a recruit. But 6’5, athletic, runs a sub 4.5. Those guys don’t come through Cuse often, if ever. If he stays with it, is in the weight room and Fran gets even a DECENT QB for him. Then Russell will be one of the best Receivers to come through here and I don’t take that lightly. Based on physical attributes, raw talent, size and skill alone. He’ll have a hell of a career here if Fran puts him in the right spot and Calvin puts the work in

Megatron was 6'5 235. I see a size parallel by the time he gets to his second year here.

Not that he runs the 4.35 with the 42" vertical leap Calvin Johnson had... But who does?

 

[Jeepers]

Me explaining to my half asleep pregnant wife how this changes everything

That’s perfect lol. Also, same.

 

[Jake]

His QB highlights are sick, kid is just a complete fb player.

 

[Apdaly]

https://x.com/cusesportstalk_/status/1943421722499440901?s=46&t=5K0gWeGBaqkpOMWa3OS_9A

 

[CbusCuse]

His QB highlights are sick, kid is just a complete fb player.

Yup. That’s pretty much what I said earlier too. If you want to get a good look at his athleticism, watch his Regular Szn highlight from his junior year playing mostly QB. It’s very rare for a 6’-5” guy to have that much wiggle and explosion. There will also be a few trick QB end around passes in our future.

 

[JarHeadJim]

 

[Cuseregular]

Who was that?

Quite a few. I was battling a bunch. I’ll see if I can find the threads

 

[mark79]

Yup. That’s pretty much what I said earlier too. If you want to get a good look at his athleticism, watch his Regular Szn highlight from his junior year playing mostly QB. It’s very rare for a 6’-5” guy to have that much wiggle and explosion. There will also be a few trick QB end around passes in our future.

Would not be too surprised to see a few shifts that end up with him at QB. Watching him in that first play was like watching a 6’5” Mike Vick. I almost felt sorry for some of those 6’ DBs. Calvin is gonna wreak havoc!

 

[Easy Goer]

Dude, I am doing a rewatch of Breaking Bad with my son (it’s his first time). Last night? The greatest episode in the history of television, Ozymandias, where Huell thought for a split second Walt was going to kill him lol

Just seeing this post today, but oddly doing the exact same thing. I could have written this post. Only difference is we started three days ago.

 

[BillSU]

Would not be too surprised to see a few shifts that end up with him at QB. Watching him in that first play was like watching a 6’5” Mike Vick. I almost felt sorry for some of those 6’ DBs. Calvin is gonna wreak havoc!

Agreed. Calvin is the deal, could play QB easily. With his arm, speed and jukes I believe he may be utilized in plays that will show his skills and lead to SU TDS.

 

[CbusCuse]

Agreed. Calvin is the deal, could play QB easily. With his arm, speed and jukes I believe he may be utilized in plays that will show his skills and lead to SU TDS.

Seeing as he played QB only in the 2023 season when it was a need due to injury, and then went back to WR, I don't think he'll be playing QB. But I will love the trick plays that should surely happen.

With the mention of Tremble taking some snaps at LB, it makes me wonder if the plan is to use Russell at the Move TE or slot receiver similarly to OG II.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

Yup. That’s pretty much what I said earlier too. If you want to get a good look at his athleticism, watch his Regular Szn highlight from his junior year playing mostly QB. It’s very rare for a 6’-5” guy to have that much wiggle and explosion. There will also be a few trick QB end around passes in our future.

Unreal film. This kid could catch his own pass.

 

[KevMonstah]

Unreal film. This kid could catch his own pass.

Been done ... even did it at the 44 second mark ...



Kev

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Seeing as he played QB only in the 2023 season when it was a need due to injury, and then went back to WR, I don't think he'll be playing QB. But I will love the trick plays that should surely happen.

With the mention of Tremble taking some snaps at LB, it makes me wonder if the plan is to use Russell at the Move TE or slot receiver similarly to OG II.

I think if OG had this kid's speed, he would have played outside more. Could be wrong

 

[CbusCuse]

I feel like OG could have played either WR or TE but TE was a better fit in our offense to get more opportunities and also because then you make the TE a very good position and can bring in other WR's that are more dynamic than the rest of our TE options. I think OG had pretty solid speed, maybe Russell is faster though. But Russell certainly has more agility.

 

[ImperialOrange]

Yup. That’s pretty much what I said earlier too. If you want to get a good look at his athleticism, watch his Regular Szn highlight from his junior year playing mostly QB. It’s very rare for a 6’-5” guy to have that much wiggle and explosion. There will also be a few trick QB end around passes in our future.

He is light on his feet, agile and has exceptional acceleration. 6'5 guys rarely possess this type of athleticism. Looks a lot like a WR that played for Marshall awhile back...

 

[CbusCuse]

He is light on his feet, agile and has exceptional acceleration. 6'5 guys rarely possess this type of athleticism. Looks a lot like a WR that played for Marshall awhile back...

I think I get what you’re saying.

….,,, If there is one player I’d say he reminds me of it would be Randy Moss…..

Calvin Russell on Hudl

 

[kcsu]

Seeing as he played QB only in the 2023 season when it was a need due to injury, and then went back to WR, I don't think he'll be playing QB. But I will love the trick plays that should surely happen.

With the mention of Tremble taking some snaps at LB, it makes me wonder if the plan is to use Russell at the Move TE or slot receiver similarly to OG II.

Saw Tremble yesterday he looks ripped.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Saw Tremble yesterday he looks ripped.

That had a whole different meaning back when I was in college.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I think I get what you’re saying.

Not saying he is Moss but, if memory serves, he also an excellent basketball player on a state championship team (along with Jason “White Chocolate” Williams.)