5Calvin Russell III


WR · FR
FR (4)
Current depth chart
WR21StarterFR (4)
Depth relationships
WR215Calvin Russell IIISELECTED
WR2286Justus Ross-Simmons→WR2314Zamondre Merriweather→WR2483Julian McFadden→Advertisement
Bio
Calvin Russell III is a freshman wide receiver for Syracuse from Opa Locka, Florida. The 6'5", 205-pound prospect attended Miami Northwestern, where he won two state championships and earned All-Dade Player of the Year honors. Russell also competed in basketball and track and field, capturing two district titles in basketball. Rated five stars by recruiting services, he ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver and No. 23 overall prospect in the 2026 class, making him the third-highest rated recruit in Syracuse football history according to recruiting services. From Miami Northwestern · Opa Locka, FL.
Player information
ClassFreshmanHeight6'5"Weight205 lbHometownOpa Locka, FLHigh schoolMiami NorthwesternRecruiting4 · No. 85 national · 2026 classConferenceACC
Production · 2026 · 7 GP
Receiving
16
REC
153
YDS
2
TD
Rushing
1
CAR
3
YDS
0
TD
Advanced
3.0
LINE YDS
-0.1
EXPLOSIVE
100%
RUSH SUCC
7%
USAGE
Career path

SYRACUSE2026 — present

