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

[UnknownOrange]

Gee, I wonder who has a better relationship with Russell's mom, Fran or Brian Kelly?

“And how will keep my baby safe while he’s here with you?”

Brian Kelly:

 

[steve deberg]

“And how will keep my baby safe while he’s here with you?”

Brian Kelly:

Fran will keep Calvin grounded.

Brian Kelly will want to scissor (lift) with him.

 

[TommyA13]

DMoney, Miami Insider: “I don’t have the same optimism on WR Calvin Russell (Northwestern). This is my editorial, but he’s never seemed to have a lot of enthusiasm for Miami. LSU would be my pick at this stage of the process.”

 

[GoSU96]

Looks like 0-2 on the blue chip receivers.

I seriously doubt either will ever be on the roster.

 

[CbusCuse]

Looks like 0-2 on the blue chip receivers.

I seriously doubt either will ever be on the roster.

Could very well be 0-2 this cycle for them both. But it doesn't seem like a stretch that maybe one of them makes it to the hill. It may not happen but definitely seems like a fair possibility to me just because of the low percentage of players that actually stay at one school being so low. Why wouldn't we have a good shot the second time around?

 

[TommyA13]

Looks like 0-2 on the blue chip receivers.

I seriously doubt either will ever be on the roster

Unfortunate that John Garcia was wrong on his prediction

 

[hoopsupstate]

Let’s see what happens in a couple of weeks.

 

[Sdot]

We were always a close number 2 in his recruitment either way. Hopefully Fran can flip one on signing day. Makes sense why we made a harder push at Hampton past few weeks.

 

[Cusefan69]

Why do people keep drinking the other football teams koolaid on who is doing what and who they THINK MIGHT be going somewhere or another? I think Fran and Syracuse has as good a chance as any in bringing in Russell. From comments from a few insiders there should be some optimism for Syracuse. People need to relax and see how things play out.

 

[TommyA13]

Why do people keep drinking the other football teams koolaid on who is doing what and who they THINK MIGHT be going somewhere or another? I think Fran and Syracuse has as good a chance as any in bringing in Russell. From comments from a few insiders there should be some optimism for Syracuse. People need to relax and see how things play out.

Won’t land him without an official visit

 

[baggerbob]

Won’t land him without an official visit

He can announce he's coming here and he's coming on his official visit on a certain date.

 

[TommyA13]

He can announce he's coming here and he's coming on his official visit on a certain date.

Sure, but taking an official visit to every other one of his finalists except Cuse isn’t a good sign

 

[sufan59]

Sure, but taking an official visit to every other one of his finalists except Cuse isn’t a good sign

Messiah kind of did the same thing

 

[Franz69]

Sure, but taking an official visit to every other one of his finalists except Cuse isn’t a good sign

It's a good sign that he traveled from Florida to Cuse three times on his own dime.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Looks like 0-2 on the blue chip receivers.

I seriously doubt either will ever be on the roster.

Lot of pessimists in here. Nothing has changed here besides Miami insiders finally realizing that a local five star didn’t want to play for their coaching staff. The same folks that didn’t know that until recently have zero idea what Calvin is doing. Folks should take a deep breath here and let this play out. We have multiple things working in our favor.

 

[TommyA13]

Messiah kind of did the same thing

It was known that Oregon was the favorite and they had multiple predictions for him, that’s the difference

 

[GoSU96]

Lot of pessimists in here. Nothing has changed here besides Miami insiders finally realizing that a local five star didn’t want to play for their coaching staff. The same folks that didn’t know that until recently have zero idea what Calvin is doing. Folks should take a deep breath here and let this play out. We have multiple things working in our favor.

Signing Leaks as the 5th WR in this class tells me what the staff thinks is happening.

A much greater data point than insiders and feels.

 

[cusefan88]

Signing Leaks as the 5th WR in this class tells me what the staff thinks is happening.

A much greater data point than insiders and feels.

I think Leaks may be a DB. I can't remember for sure.

 

[wfschrec]

Signing Leaks as the 5th WR in this class tells me what the staff thinks is happening.

A much greater data point than insiders and feels.

Leaks is being recruited as a DB

 

[MG44]

Lot of pessimists in here. Nothing has changed here besides Miami insiders finally realizing that a local five star didn’t want to play for their coaching staff. The same folks that didn’t know that until recently have zero idea what Calvin is doing. Folks should take a deep breath here and let this play out. We have multiple things working in our favor.

Fran Brown, Red Autry, richmondcuse03, and 'Melo sit you down and talk to ya...whatcha gonna do? You're either coming now or I'll see ya next year. I'd rather get you now, but next year is ok

 

[Fowler]

Leaks is being recruited as a DB

With that height and speed and already 190ish he could be a linebacker in 2 or 3 years at 220ish

 

[CbusCuse]

With that height and speed and already 190ish he could be a linebacker in 2 or 3 years at 220ish

Possible but probably not likely as a traditional LB. Probably starts at corner as most DB's seem to start there. Then most likely he transitions to be a safety. But could grow into the Star nickelback role with adding another 20 lbs or so. That spots seems to be like a Safety/LB hybrid. But I guess this is off topic. Sorry.

 

[sufan59]

 

[cusefan88]

I don't think anybody can confidently say the team he picks on July 5 is the team he signs with.

 

[RF2044]

Lot of pessimists in here. Nothing has changed here besides Miami insiders finally realizing that a local five star didn’t want to play for their coaching staff. The same folks that didn’t know that until recently have zero idea what Calvin is doing. Folks should take a deep breath here and let this play out. We have multiple things working in our favor.

Agreed.

On paper, it is logical to project him to LSU over us. Doesn't mean that's how it will unfold. Miami fans are dumb, after all.