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

[JRHEETER]

I actually don't get why, if we have gotten to the point lf these players now getting PAID like pros, we haven't advanced to the next level of multi year contracts

Who says we havent?

 

[JeffCuse]

Who says we havent?

I mean, all we hear is how every year players can come and go to the next biggest offer. I feel like we'd start hearing more about legally enforceable contracts if they existed

 

[JRHEETER]

I mean, all we hear is how every year players can come and go to the next biggest offer. I feel like we'd start hearing more about legally enforceable contracts if they existed

I think that you need to remember that there is a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes.


Multi-year contracts definitely are being used...

Heres an example to one right here...https://www.si.com/college/nil/nil-news/8-million-college-football-qb-already-turning-heads-new-program-darian-mensah

Mensah has a two year deal....

 

[JeffCuse]

I think that you need to remember that there is a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes.


Multi-year contracts definitely are being used...

Heres an example to one right here...https://www.si.com/college/nil/nil-news/8-million-college-football-qb-already-turning-heads-new-program-darian-mensah

Mensah has a two year deal...

I get it, but if they are so common why do we always seem to fear our guys being poached?

 

[cuseallday]

I get it, but if they are so common why do we always seem to fear our guys being poached?

Because all the rules, regulations and guidelines surrounding revenue-sharing and third-party NIL are a bit in flux due to legal battles, the whole debate as to whether athletes will ever be deemed employees (collective bargaining), etc. Plus, the publicly available information on these deals isn't all that robust or reliable...

 

[JRHEETER]

I get it, but if they are so common why do we always seem to fear our guys being poached?

Are we (Syracuse football etc) or is it just the fans?

Coach Fran doesnt seem to worried. He knows what deals he has and does not have in place.


And with that, I will also say there is no chance Russell will be going to Miami, despite how many times he visits there.

Just because one pays $$ To attend a game, in the their hometown and cheer on peers/friends, does not mean they think they are a fit for that program or that HC.

 

[JeffCuse]

Are we (Syracuse football etc) or is it just the fans?

Coach Fran doesnt seem to worried. He knows what deals he has and does not have in place.


And with that, I will also say there is no chance Russell will be going to Miami, despite how many times he visits there.

Just because one pays $$ To attend a game, in the their hometown and cheer on peers/friends, does not mean they think they are a fit for that program or that HC.

We'll see. I hope you are right. I think I just have PTSD

 

[anomander]

No sht, but it’s not like Syracuse has selected a crappy orthopedist to be their doctor.

wouldn’t be my first choice

 

[CuseLegacy]

Believe it or not this is the Calvin Russell thread.

If you all want to discuss Angeli, surgery, recovery times and Orthopedists take it to the Football forum.

 

[TommyA13]

Tuned in to his Instagram livestream for a minute and he was wearing a Syracuse shirt, so maybe that means something? I have no idea anymore honestly

 

[Cuse On 3]

Tuned in to his Instagram livestream for a minute and he was wearing a Syracuse shirt, so maybe that means something? I have no idea anymore honestly

Tommy, I like you. But give this thread a break. Seriously

 

[Ttk.gman2]

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Can everyone stop worrying now?

 

[TommyA13]

Can everyone stop worrying now?

Of course not!

 

[RF2044]

Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?

 

[CuseMan4]

Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?

We have options there. You’ll have Russell and Ross. Both very good options

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?

He might.

But that spot could go to Ross.

I'm really interested in seeing Ross the rest of the way.

Either way, Cook/Gill/Ross/Russell is a legit quartet.

And that's not even accounting for Hornsy/Russell/Johnson etc. Or that the other incoming WRs look really good too.

 

[CbusCuse]

He might.

But that spot could go to Ross.

I'm really interested in seeing Ross the rest of the way.

Either way, Cook/Gill/Ross/Russell is a legit quartet.

And that's not even accounting for Hornsy/Russell/Johnson etc. Or that the other incoming WRs look really good too.

Yeah I think Calvin is in the mix for sure but i'd bet he splits time with Hornsby and Ross.

 

[Cuse On 3]

Ok -- here is a question related to Russell. Assumming that he ends up here, given that he's enrolling early, which also means he'd play in the spring.

Would he step right into the role vacated by the graduating JRS? The big bodied reciever on the outside, with Gill / Cook returning?

Probably