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Michigan Loses Recruiting Battle to Syracuse for Top-50 Prospect Calvin Russell

ONONDAGA COUNTY, NEW YORK, JUL 6 – Calvin Russell is Syracuse's highest-ranked recruit in 20 years and plans to play both football and basketball, boosting the program's recruiting profile under coach Fran Brown.

  • Calvin Russell, a five-star wide receiver from Miami, committed to Syracuse on July 5, 2025, surprising many after considering other schools like Michigan, Florida State, and Oregon.
  • Russell is the highest-ranked player to commit to Syracuse, being the fourth-ranked wide receiver nationally in the 2026 class.
  • His commitment represents a significant achievement for Coach Fran Brown, marking continued improvement for the program following a successful first season.
  • He has a strong athletic background, previously catching 39 passes for 704 yards and 13 touchdowns at Miami Northwestern High School.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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