It was a nerve-wracking week and a nerve-wracking few months for Syracuse football fans as it relates to the recruitment of 2026 five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell lll from Florida.
The 6-foot-5 Russell didn't sign with the Orange on the first day of the early signing period, on Wednesday. News surfaced from recruiting analysts that other suitors were continuing to try and flip Russell from the 'Cuse and head coach Fran Brown. However, a day later, on Thursday, Russell officially signed with the Orange, providing the fan base with a collective sigh of relief.