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Syracuse fans are worried as 5-star WR Calvin Russell isn't signing on Wednesday

Some drama at the start of the early signing period for 2026 high school football prospects!

Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell lll, a Syracuse football verbal commit, says that he won't sign on Wednesday, according to numerous media reports. The early signing period runs from December 3 until this Friday, December 5. Pete Nakos of On3 said in a post on X that the 6-foot-5 Russell "is expected to sign on Friday."

Syracuse four-star WR commit Calvin Russell is expected to sign on Friday, source tells @On3sports.

Michigan and Miami are other factors.