Syracuse’s pursuit of 2028 quarterback Brysen Hall got a boost earlier in June, when the Orange extended an offer to the Wadsworth (OH) High signal caller after the staff dug into his film.
Hall said the news hit exactly the way you’d expect for a young quarterback getting an early look from a Power 4 program.
"I was very excited about the offer,” Hall said to The Juice Online.
The offer came from Syracuse coach Charlie Brewer, and Hall’s tape explains why the Orange wanted in. He’s coming off an efficient 2025 season in which he helped lead Wadsworth to an 11-1 record while throwing for 2,490 yards, 29 touchdowns and just four interceptions.
That production has already made him a name to watch on the recruiting trail. The 247Sports composite four-star quarterback also holds offers from Pittsburgh, South Florida, Kent State and Buffalo, among others.
Hall got his first taste of Central New York in October, when he came to see Syracuse’s game day atmosphere against Pitt. He hasn’t yet connected with new quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan, but that’s on the list for a future visit.
Hall said, "Honestly I am thankful for every opportunity,” Hall said. "I am looking forward to continue building relationships with all of the staffs.”
Syracuse’s quarterback room is a major storyline after the 2025 season, when Steve Angeli’s season-ending injury helped derail a team that started 3-1 before dropping its final games. Angeli is healthy now, and Hall sees the new staff additions, along with the incoming quarterback transfers and freshmen, as reasons for optimism in 2026.
"I think Syracuse will have a good team this season,” Hall said.
What also stands out is how closely Hall’s high school offense lines up with what Syracuse runs. He has said before that he’s built for the Orange attack, and the fit came up again in his latest comments.
"The offense they run is similar to the one I run in high school with a lot of RPOs and designed passes,” Hall said. "It is definitely a system that I can see myself feeling comfortable with. The coaches actually talked to me about how they feel their offense is similar to what my team is running and they like that.”
Now Hall is focused on Wadsworth’s next step after an 11-1 season that ended with a disappointing playoff loss. He said he wants to make his mark this fall.
"I am excited to show my competitiveness and leadership this season,” Hall said.
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