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

Calvin Russell Commits to Syracuse, 4-Star is No. 5-Ranked WR in Class of 2026

Four-star wide receiver Calvin Russell has committed to Syracuse, he announced Saturday on social media.

Miami Northwestern 5-star WR Calvin Russell III commits to Syracuse over Michigan, Miami

Calvin Russell III, the No. 1 receiver in the state of Florida, becomes the highest rate Syracuse football commit since 2000.

Russell, No. 4 WR in 2026, commits to Syracuse

Calvin Russell, a four-star receiver ranked No. 28 in the ESPN 300, would be the highest-ranked addition in Syracuse history if he signs later this year.

Michigan loses recruiting battle to Syracuse for top-50 prospect Calvin Russell

Top-50 prospect Calvin Russell celebrated his birthday on Saturday by announcing his college commitment, but Michigan had little to celebrate after his decision.

Four-star WR Calvin Russell snubs Michigan football for Syracuse

6-foot-5, 195-pound WR Calvin Russell had whittled his list down to Michigan football, FSU, Oregon and Syracuse before he pledged to the Orange.

Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell commits to Syracuse

Syracuse, N.Y. — Miami Northwestern (Florida) wide receiver Calvin Russell has committed to Syracuse, he said Saturday night, giving coach Fran Brown a stunning recruiting win the program hasn’t experienced in a generation.