Juelz Russell Reacts to Syracuse PWO Offer
Class of 2024 Rochester (NY) UPrep athlete Juelz Russell is one of the most intriguing prospects in Western New York. He has blazing speed (reports a 4.49 40-time, ran a 10.83 in the 100 meter as a track star. Syracuse extended a preferred walk-on (PWO) offer Saturday.
"So basically I went to the Syracuse 7v7, showed out, made plays and showed what I'm capable of," Russell said. "I went to the 7v7 tournament with my high school and played pretty well. Coach Lynch had said they were impressed with me to my head coach and they would be in touch once they got my transcript and stuff. Coach Lynch called me [Saturday] morning and offered me. I was very excited and happy to receive the offer."
An offer, even as a preferred walk-on, from Syracuse meant a lot to the speedster who plays both wide receiver and defensive back in high school. He is being recruited as a wide receiver by the Orange.
"It's the school in New York everyone grows up watching," Russell said. "So definitely very interested in them football wise and for school."
Russell is in no rush to make a decision, but says he may visit the University of New Hampshire in the near future. UNH has been recruiting Russell for quite some time. He currently holds an offer from Mercyhurst. He also says he plans to visit during the season this fall as he did last fall.
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