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Syracuse football has remained committed to its recruiting connections across New York.
Maurice Jackson, a former SU wide receiver and the head coach at Rochester-based Vertus High School, can attest to it. So can Bruce Williams, a Syracuse native and former Orange wide receiver.
Offensive tackle Alijah Jones, a 2027 recruit who holds multiple Southeastern Conference offers and an SU offer, plays at James Monroe in Rochester. He is among the several locals who have developed relationships with Syracuse’s coaching staff.