Open Extended ReactionsSyracuse landed a seismic addition in the 2026 class Saturday night when four-star wide receiver Calvin Russell, ESPN's No. Russell, a 6-foot-6, 190-pound downfield target from Miami, Florida, is ESPN's fourth-ranked wide receiver in the 2026 class. Russell marks another milestone pledge for Syracuse under Brown, who also landed ESPN 300 safety Demetres Samuel in 2025. 285 overall) as Syracuse's second ESPN 300 commit this cycle and represents the program's 26th overall pledge in the 2026 class. Russell leads a deep 2026 Syracuse wide receiver team that also includes pass catchers Amare Gough, B.J.