The Syracuse Orange can breathe a sigh of relief.
They'd been holding that breath for a little bit. Calvin Russell, the five-star WR recruit, hadn't signed on early signing day after being committed to SU.
He has signed now, though, as of Thursday night.
Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell III has signed with Syracuse
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There was concern as to whether Russell was second-guessing something.
All is well that ends well.
Russell is a 6-foot-5 wide receiver, a physical monster on the perimeter.
When he committed to Syracuse, he said this:
“It’s about trusting the process and finding the right people to grow on and off the field with. I’m thankful for everyone who’s been part of this journey, and I’m ready to work and give everything I got to Syracuse. This is the next step toward what I’ve been working for my entire life.”
Russell's other three finalists at the time of his choice: Michigan, Florida State and Oregon.
In the end, Russell sticks with the Orange.
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