Class of 2016 athlete Taylor Riggins announced his commitment to Syracuse via Twitter Thursday afternoon. Mike McAllister of Scout.com first reported the news. Riggins is the class’ ninth member.
Riggins, listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 215 pounds, projects as either a running back or linebacker and had no other offers, according Scout.com. The Aquinas Institute (New York) product is the first in-state commit since safety Chauncey Scissum committed to Syracuse in 2013.
If Riggins plays outside linebacker, he would be the third defensive prospect in the Class of 2016. Aquinas, located in Rochester, will play Christian Brothers Academy (New York) in the Carrier Dome on September 5th.