Monday Musings: Predicting if Official Visitors Will Pick Syracuse

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Syracuse football hosted several recruits and transfers over the weekend for official visits. While some have committed, others have not made their intentions known publicly. Here are my predictions on whether or not each picks Syracuse.

2024 OL GABE ARNOLD

Prediction: Syracuse

Syracuse needs offensive line help and think Arnold has a lot of upside. He is currently committed to Western Kentucky, but I think a flip is in the works. The opportunity to play power five football is too much to pass up here.

TRANSFER DL FADIL DIGGS (TEXAS A&M)

Prediction: Syracuse

The rumors have been that Syracuse is the leader here before the official visit. After the visit, that has not changed. The Orange is in a strong position and is expected to land the one of the top defensive linemen in the portal.

2024 LB FATIM DIGGS

Prediction: Syracuse

Diggs is a class of 2024 recruit and the younger brother of Fadil Diggs. I expect the opportunity to play with his brother is too much to pass up and he will commit to Syracuse at some point between now and National Signing Day (Wednesday).

TRANSFER DB DEVIN GRANT (BUFFALO)

Prediction: Syracuse

This one is a little tough to read, but I think Grant follows his former defensive coordinator, Robert Wright, to Syracuse. Wright was the defensive coordinator at Buffalo last year and will be the linebackers coach for the Orange. Grant excelled under Wright and the two have a strong relationship. I think that familiarity pushes Grant to Central New York.

TRANSFER WR MEKHI MEWS (GEORGIA)

Prediction: Syracuse

Mews' official visit went very well and he has extensive familiarity with Syracuse head coach Fran Brown. The two have a good relationship and the Orange can never have enough weapons both on special teams as well as offensively. I think Mews will see an opportunity to make an impact in both areas and pick Syracuse.

TRANSFER DL WILL NORMAN (FLORIDA)

Prediction: Not Syracuse

Official visits are usually looked at through the lens of the recruit/player. It is about whether or not they see a good fit for themselves. However, often times it is also about the team seeing if the player is a good fit. Not necessarily in terms of the talent level or skill set, but rather from a cultural standpoint. Because of that, I think Syracuse goes in another direction in terms of finding defensive tackle help.