Syracuse Recruiting Roundup: Sept. 11, 2023
Syracuse routed Western Michigan on Saturday, 48-7, in front of more than two dozen recruits on hand. Here's what some of them had to say...
2026 defensive lineman Jayden Jones holds offers from Rutgers, West Virginia, Connecticut, Michigan, Temple, New Hampshire, Pittsburgh, and Penn State. Syracuse offered him on the trip. "It was a great experience. I had a great time. Definitely felt welcome."
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2026 defensive back Ya'Heem Smith picked up an offer from Syracuse following their Elite Camp in June, and Smith was back on campus on Saturday. "I loved it. Beyond what I expected."
Philip Hatfield, a 2026 offensive lineman from Winslow Township, took his first visit to Central New York. "This game changed my perspective on Syracuse, completely for the better."
2025 linebacker Joseph Zamot, a top recruit from Millville (NJ) High enjoyed another trip to Syracuse. "The game was great. I had a lot of fun, I really enjoyed my visit."
2024 offensive lineman Cooper Lauersen visited Syracuse for the third time this year. "The visit went well. The atmosphere was great and the game was good."
Joseph Troupe is a 2025 Berkeley Prep (FL) running back who flew up from the Sunshine State for the game. "The energy in the stadium felt great all around," he said to The Juice Online.
There was a small contingent of Winslow Township recruits on hand, and Hatfield was joined by 2026 wide receiver Nyqir Helton. "My visit was good I knew it would be a walk in the park," he said to The Juice Online. "Favorite part of the visit was seeing the team come out of the tunnel."
2026 ATH Cayden Gray is hearing from Rutgers and Penn State, and now, Syracuse. "It was great being at Syracuse," Gray said to The Juice Online. "I loved watching the game and the atmosphere and fan base was amazing."
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