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

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 recruit Calvin Russell is set to play both football and basketball at Syracuse. Why did Russell commit to Syracuse over the Oregon Ducks, Michigan Wolverines and Florida ...

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.

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.

Michigan fans and recruiting analysts raced to social media to share their shock over his decision. BREAKING: @CuseFootball lands a huge commitment in five-star receiver Calvin Russell.