#5
Calvin Russell III
Returning to Syracuse for 2026
Opa Locka, Fla. → Miami Northwestern / Rise Prep Academy
via cuse.com ↗Calvin Russell III
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Fran Brown
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Syracuse
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Syracuse
Returning around him
- 35% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -10 net (19 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Syracuse · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #34 · 2026 recruiting class #35
Background
High School: Rated five stars by 247Sports … Third-highest rated recruit in Syracuse football history, according to 247Sports’ rankings … Ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver, No. 2 player from the state of Florida and No. 23 overall recruit in the class of 2026, according to 247Sports … Played high...
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