Fansided · Jan 6
Syracuse Football: On same day transfer RB commits, Will Nixon declares for NFL Draft
Syracuse football's 2026 running back room was further shaken up on Tuesday as Will Nixon declared for the NFL Draft. | GREENVILLE NEWS-USA TODAY Network via Imagn ImagesSyracuse football's running back room for the upcoming 2026 campaign went through some shuffling on Tuesday. As I reported earlier in the day, per a source, LSU transfer running back Ju’Juan Johnson has committed to the Orange.
The 6-foot, 210-pound Johnson, a sophomore, visited the 'Cuse this past weekend, and he is expected to have two years of college eligibility left. Johnson will likely be a significant contender for the Orange's No. 1 running back spot in 2026.