Elijah Washington Discusses Syracuse Commitment: 'They're Getting a Dog'
Class of 2024 Norfolk (VA) Lake Taylor tight end Elijah Washington picked Syracuse over Rutgers, Virginia and West Virginia, among others, on Wednesday.
"I spoke to coach Perk (primary recruiter Darrell Perkins)," Washington said. "We stayed in constant contact and I broke the news to him. Proceeded to connect with coach Babers and it went from there. On to the new home."
When he broke the news to the Orange's head coach, Washington says Dino was "as excited as me." At 6-7, 210 pounds, Washington gives Syracuse an intriguing athlete with tremendous upside and the potential to be a major mismatch in the offense.
"The offense is ran by using guys like me," Washington said.
He added that the plan is to be used in the Oronde Gadsden type role. The tight end/wide receiver hybrid type who is too big for corners but too fast for linebackers.
"I'm excited to continue to ball and do what I do," Washington said. "Perfect fit. They're getting a dog."
Not only was the attractiveness of the offense, including his role within it, a major part of Washington's decision, but so was his relationship with the Syracuse coaches. He was in constant contact with assistant Darrell Perkins and future position coach Nunzio Campanile.
"They showed love for sure," Washington said.
With the addition of Washington, Syracuse's 2024 class now sits 17 deep including two highly regarded tight ends joining Jamie Tremble.
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