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

[TheHaze315]

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

Michigan is the one to watch here if any

LSU behind UM?

 

[JRHEETER]

LSU behind UM?

Yeah don’t think he ends up there.

Really wants to play bball and football.

Things I’ve heard tho, I’ll be shocked if he signs anywhere but at Cuse

 

[anomander]

Remember the brown quote about Pena and money for a receiver. That’s my take on this. Hope he comes, and I’m not coping (yet).

This isn’t life or death for the program. Lots more important things.

The major difference is he said he’s not paying a 5’10 slot WR that $. Big difference from a 6’5 athletic playmaker, although i will say his highlights don’t scream ready to play as soon as he walks on campus. If anything it will help improve our perception if we can hold onto him.

 

[Sammy407]

I wouldn't be shocked if he flips, no player of that caliber would risk their career on a team like Syracuse after the total collapse we saw the past 8 weeks.

 

[Dinkyspond]

We’re an early 6 pt dog. ……… couldn’t resist , I’m still on the FB wagon ….at this point.

FWIW, New Hampshire was in the FCS playoffs, they got crushed something like 3-52 to an FCS powerhouse but UNH is not a mediocre FCS program. After this year's debacle, I don't trust SU vs. anybody.

 

[Dinkyspond]

I wouldn't be shocked if he flips, no player of that caliber would risk their career on a team like Syracuse after the total collapse we saw the past 8 weeks.

this unfortunately is the stark reality, no one is going to dismiss the putrid performance of 8 straight games getting blown out and embarrassed.

 

[721Comstock]

this unfortunately is the stark reality, no one is going to dismiss the putrid performance of 8 straight games getting blown out and embarrassed

… except for the 25 guys we signed today, apparently.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

… except for the 25 guys we signed today, apparently.

And the FSU recruiting class last year they only won 3 games as well

 

[Dinkyspond]

… except for the 25 guys we signed today, apparently.

That is impressive, that more did not flip.I would have expected more.

 

[Orangefan1]

And to all of the other WR that are transferring the grass isn’t always greener. They weren’t complaining when Angeli was throwing to them

 

[Chip]

He's got a lot of people coming at him.

He'll sleep on it and then confirm to his first choice.

 

[Sdot]

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.

Part 2 of having to counter you but here we go, 1. NIL is part of a decision 2. Want to play both sports that is another part of this, Michigan is also a top 5 team in the country in basketball. 3. Every single he’s considering has had a better decade in football than Syracuse. So your point about it being a direct decision on angeli maybe has a little part in it but me and you both know that’s not the top reason.

 

[NortheastOHSUfan]

I think so too. If I had to bet, I would take Syracuse against the field. But, 18 year old kids, you never know.

SU is not the only one going through this. Many of the historic powers are also waiting to see if their top recruits will sign. There are many others doing the same thing today.

 

[GoSU96]

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.

Is that what he told you?

 

[Toga]

SU is not the only one going through this. Many of the historic powers are also waiting to see if their top recruits will sign. There are many others doing the same thing today.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

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

 

[Willy75]

Miami and LSU qbs are out of eligibility. Michigan’s leading receiver had meh stats (42 for 641).

 

[Irt4su]

Tired of this new system already with some of these kids. I get it and understand the brand build and followers but grab a lunch bucket and get to work to entertain me

 

[SuFTW]

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.

Unless it’s about money or some other issue.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Jeff Gordon t-shirt...

Gordon grew up in Indiana...

Calvin is committing to the Hoosiers.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[GoCuse14]

Man, zero chance he gets his boys to Cuse and doesn’t go north with them. They wouldn’t sign under those circumstances. Zero. IMO to be clear.

 

[phsyra]

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

 

[Entropic]

Man, zero chance he gets his boys to Cuse and doesn’t go north with them. They wouldn’t sign under those circumstances. Zero. IMO to be clear.

Who cares about the boys when the brinks truck backs up?