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Syracuse Football: Class of 2017 DE Justin Ellis commits to SU

Looks like someone was impressed by Syracuse’s strong defensive showing during the team’s annual Spring Showcase on Saturday.

Hours after watching Syracuse’s defense limit its offense to just one touchdown during Saturday’s spring game, Class of 2017 defensive end Justin Ellis decided to commit to the Orange on the spot after receiving a scholarship offer during his official visit to SU, he announced on Twitter.

Feel very proud and blessed to announce I've received and accepted a scholarship to play football at Syracuse University #GodsTiming pic.twitter.com/8ApzfkPrWb

— Justin Ellis (@Justin_Ellis5) April 22, 2017

Ellis is listed as a 6-foot-3 and 240-pound strong-side defensive end from Roswell High School (Ga.