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

[TommyA13]

“The two-sport star from Miami won't be an easy win over the Hurricanes, where he has serious family ties, but SU has hosted him a few times and should get a return trip in the form of an official visit.”

John Garcia Jr. also notes in this article that he expects Syracuse to land one of Hampton/Russell: “but in this era and with the momentum SU has created, we're calling the shot for the Orange to snag one of these class headliners in the coming weeks.”

 

[sufan59]

“The two-sport star from Miami won't be an easy win over the Hurricanes, where he has serious family ties, but SU has hosted him a few times and should get a return trip in the form of an official visit.”

Staff keeping a lot close to the vest right now. Even saw Tommy Caporale retweet a post saying “Move in silence. Not everything needs to be posted on social media”. Something is cooking….

 

[TommyA13]

Staff keeping a lot close to the vest right now. Even saw Tommy Caporale retweet a post saying “Move in silence. Not everything needs to be posted on social media”. Something is cooking….

I hope so, I’d love to feel more confident than I currently do about them landing one of Hampton/Russell.

 

[Cusefan69]

Just read that Oregon's leading, returning WR (Evan Stewart) injured his knee, which could impact his availability this fall. The extent of his injury is not reported.
No bueno.

But Russell can't play for them either unless he could somehow reclassify right? So that injured player should not impact any decisions.

 

[The Ack]

John Garcia Jr. also notes in this article that he expects Syracuse to land one of Hampton/Russell: “but in this era and with the momentum SU has created, we're calling the shot for the Orange to snag one of these class headliners in the coming weeks.”

This is interesting because if according to Garcia they are expected to land one of the two, they would have to be well positioned for both, so hell, why not both?

 

[721Comstock]

This is interesting because if according to Garcia they are expected to land one of the two, they would have to be well positioned for both, so hell, why not both?

 

[Franz69]

This is interesting because if according to Garcia they are expected to land one of the two, they would have to be well positioned for both, so hell, why not both?

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

If this was 2012 that would be a notable feather in our cap.

Then, he would have been just a guy who JB wouldn’t play. Now, we need all the guys we can get

 

[Qbobby]

Staff keeping a lot close to the vest right now. Even saw Tommy Caporale retweet a post saying “Move in silence. Not everything needs to be posted on social media”. Something is cooking….

 

[richmondcuse03]

“The two-sport star from Miami won't be an easy win over the Hurricanes, where he has serious family ties, but SU has hosted him a few times and should get a return trip in the form of an official visit.” This is definitely interesting considering Russell said that he most likely wasn’t going to officially visit Syracuse, maybe something changed or will change?

Official or not he’s been on campus a ton. He’s also close friends with several players. He doesn’t need to visit again to commit.

 

[anomander]

“The two-sport star from Miami won't be an easy win over the Hurricanes, where he has serious family ties, but SU has hosted him a few times and should get a return trip in the form of an official visit.” This is definitely interesting considering Russell said that he most likely wasn’t going to officially visit Syracuse, maybe something changed or will change?

Also, in that article mentions Javeion Cooper who could potentially flip to Florida.

Re: Russell…or with any of these blue chip recruits. It will be a battle to signing day. At least we’ll have a potential late OV in our pocket. Who knows what happens from now until December.

 

[Jake]

I have no idea what’s going on here, but the greatest recruitment I’ve ever been close to was Hop landing Fab Melo.

He literally told everyone close to Fab to say that he was going to L-Ville. Family, HS & AAU coaches, etc..

It’s a great strategy. Keep the heat on other schools.

Hope that’s what’s going on here, or something like it.

 

[OburgCuse]

I have no idea what’s going on here, but the greatest recruitment I’ve ever been close to was Hop landing Fab Melo.

He literally told everyone close to Fab to say that he was going to L-Ville. Family, HS & AAU coaches, etc..

It’s a great strategy. Keep the heat on other schools.

Hope that’s what’s going on here, or something like it.

Remember it like it was yesterday…all media outlets (especially Louisville) saying that Fab was committing to L-Ville and Jake had the intel that we were the choice. Very memorable recruitment.

 

[oldpinepoint]

Remember it like it was yesterday…all media outlets (especially Louisville) saying that Fab was committing to L-Ville and Jake had the intel that we were the choice. Very memorable recruitment.

Legendary

 

[cusefan88]

I have no idea what’s going on here, but the greatest recruitment I’ve ever been close to was Hop landing Fab Melo.

He literally told everyone close to Fab to say that he was going to L-Ville. Family, HS & AAU coaches, etc..

It’s a great strategy. Keep the heat on other schools.

Hope that’s what’s going on here, or something like it.

Mike Waters had the scoop for several days and was asked to hold it and he did.

What a surprise and excellent day that was when he committed.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Remember it like it was yesterday…all media outlets (especially Louisville) saying that Fab was committing to L-Ville and Jake had the intel that we were the choice. Very memorable recruitment.

I read that here, and told Matt McClusky, who was in sports reporting at that time. I told him it was rock solid (it was from Jake, after all), He ran with it on line. He got a lot of pushback until the news broke on bigger outlets.

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[Libero2]

All the OV concepts are corny/silly. But the Biohazard Oregon setup here is kind of nuts.

 

[Todoubled23]

All the OV concepts are corny/silly. But the Biohazard Oregon setup here is kind of nuts.

Was just gonna say this is actually pretty cool IMO

 

[oldpinepoint]

Was just gonna say this is actually pretty cool IMO

Pretty sure that’s Hi-C Ecto Cooler in there

 

[Hawknate144]

Im pretty sure some of their OV food could also be considered Biohazards

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Pretty sure that’s Hi-C Ecto Cooler in there

Delicious!

 

[CusefanATL]

I talked to Fran for like 5 min yesterday at the NIL golf tournament... and our convo ended because he got a call from Calvin's mom that he had to take. He was very happy to take the call, i can tell you that. 1 of 2 options here, it got him out of talking to me. or he was getting to close on a 5 start wr.

 

[oldpinepoint]

I talked to Fran for like 5 min yesterday at the NIL golf tournament... and our convo ended because he got a call from Calvin's mom that he had to take. He was very happy to take the call, i can tell you that. 1 of 2 options here, it got him out of talking to me. or he was getting to close on a 5 start wr.

That’s good intel

 

[Qbobby]

I talked to Fran for like 5 min yesterday at the NIL golf tournament... and our convo ended because he got a call from Calvin's mom that he had to take. He was very happy to take the call, i can tell you that. 1 of 2 options here, it got him out of talking to me. or he was getting to close on a 5 start wr.