Syracuse’s Saturday matchup with California is bringing more than just an ACC game to the JMA Wireless Dome. It’s also shaping up as a major recruiting stop, with a long list of high school prospects expected on the Hill.
Among the headliners are two four-star Syracuse commits: 2028 offensive tackle Omari Lawson and 2028 athlete/defensive back Kia Jones Jr. Lawson, who plays at Zarephath Academy in Jacksonville, Fla., made his plans clear on social media: “Back in the crib tomorrow!!!! @Coach_2CAP @FranBrownCuse pic.twitter.com/EzuOQlajym”
Also expected to be in attendance are several other committed prospects. Charlie Foulke IV, a 2027 three-star quarterback from Glassboro High School in Glassboro, N.J., is verbally committed to Syracuse.
So are 2027 three-star edge rushers Braylon Otis of Jones High School in Orlando, Fla., and Bradyn Paulozzi of St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio.
The Orange will also host a group of younger targets with varying levels of interest. From Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School in Fredericksburg, Va., 2029 running back Khristian Carruthers said, “I will be attending the Syracuse Vs California game.
@CoachDT_Cuse @AlexKellyCuse @CoachNice_SMHS @CoachCarp_ @warriorfbsmhs pic.twitter.com/KUF89o8KQT” Wyatt Trumbo, a 2029 athlete, posted, “i will be attending syracuse tmr vs. cal @AlexKellyCuse @CoachDreKates @CoachNice_SMHS @WarriorCoachBr1 @warriorfbsmhs pic.twitter.com/YRfbqNf6z2” And 2029 quarterback Aiden Fulton added, “I will be back at Syracuse tomorrow to watch them play Cal, I can’t wait!! @AlexKellyCuse @CBrewerII @FranBrownCuse @CoachNice_SMHS @CoachWaters_ pic.twitter.com/Pyj8yYlGTZ”
The list doesn’t stop there. Syracuse commit Noah Collins-Howard, a three-star wide receiver from Rush-Henrietta Senior High School in Henrietta, N.Y., is part of the 2027 class and verbally committed in March 2026.
The 2028 group includes Zehkiy Dejesus, an athlete from St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, N.J.; Akeem Jones Jr., an edge rusher from the same school; Samuel Furr IV, an offensive lineman from West Orange High School in West Orange, N.J.; Ayden Edwards, a three-star quarterback from Tustin High School in Tustin, Calif.; TJ Maddox, a 2028 three-star athlete from St. Augustine Prep; and several more scholarship targets and interest names.
Those additional 2028 prospects include Kia Jones Jr. from Seton LaSalle Catholic High School in Mt. Lebanon, Pa.; Darion Majeed from Colonial Forge High School in Stafford, Va.; Carter Anderson from Branford High School in Branford, Conn.; Shane Sullivan, a four-star long snapper from Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, Conn.; Julian Corry from Burlington City High School in Burlington, N.J.; Dontaye Day-Thompson from Atlantic City High School in Atlantic City, N.J.; Star Thomas, a three-star quarterback from Orange High School in Orange, Calif.; Marques Harris from Milford Mill Academy in Windsor Mill, Md.; and Zamaar Imhotep from Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale, Md.
Syracuse’s 2029 visitors also include Anthony Lucas Jr., an athlete from East High School in Rochester, N.Y.; Legacy Taylor, another East High School athlete in Rochester who holds interest from Syracuse; and Nasir Hawkins, a defensive lineman from Northeast High School in Philadelphia.
The article also notes that the visitor list is not meant to be fully exhaustive, and that additional prospects confirmed through sources are expected at the Dome later on Saturday.
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