Russell is ranked as the No. 5 wide receiver and No. 47 overall prospect in the Class of 2026 according to 247Sports composite rankings. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound receiver out of Northwestern High ...

Instead, Russell announced his commitment to Syracuse, becoming the Orange 's highest-rated commitment in the last 20 years.

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.

Orange Football Calvin Russell details how Syracuse beat out Michigan: ‘That’s why I want to be there’ Published: Jul. 06, 2025, 6:31 a.m.

Before five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell committed to Syracuse on Saturday, many expected him to pick Michigan. On3 also projected a 71.9% chance that the Wolverines would land him.

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

The recruiting win sent an unexpected signal to the rest of college football — Syracuse has become a realistic consideration for the country’s top players.

But it will have to do so without a hoped-for piece, as four-star wide receiver Calvin Russell passed on the Wolverines' offer. Instead, Syracuse (and second-year coach Fran Brown) landed a commitment ...

Why 5-Star Recruit Calvin Russell Committed to Syracuse Over Oregon, Michigan, Florida State Five-star wide receiver recruit Calvin Russell is set to play both football and basketball at Syracuse.

Calvin Russell III, a 5-star wide receiver from Miami, had four schools on his finalists list as a Class of 2026 recruit: Michigan, Florida State, Oregon and SU. Russell chose the Orange.

Five star Miami (FL) Northwestern wide receiver Calvin Russell committed to Syracuse on Saturday. Where does he rank among the Orange's all-time recruits? Here is a full breakdown. Keep in mind ...

It'll be either the Michigan Wolverines, Syracuse Orange, Florida State Seminoles or the Oregon Ducks. 5 ⭐️ WR Calvin Russell will announce his commitment at 9 p.m. ET Saturday, per his Instagram.