Syracuse football head coach Dino Babers announced Wednesday the signing of three new student-athletes to the 2018 class.
This is the second signing day, with the first happening in December; a new format for college football.
"Having two signing days may be a little anti-climatic, but we still had to finish out a nice class," Babers said.
The process was a lot quicker than in previous years with the earlier signing period. Babers used some time to credit his staff with their work in getting the players.
"It speeds everything up in the process. You're doing a lot of recruiting at the back end of the season which is not really what every football coach wants, but you have to find a way to balance those two things as a coach and you have to recruit. That's part of the job," Babers said.
Here are the most recent players that signed for the Syracuse Orange:
Caleb Okechukwu, a six-foot four-inch defensive linemen [8], signed on Feb. 7.
First I just want to thank everyone who has help from my coaches to my Family and most Importantly God. This journey hasn’t been easy but I’m glad we got through it. I say We because it’s a team effort I’m truly thankful. I’m glad to announce that I be attending..... pic.twitter.com/zaMCxjZcmj [9]
— Caleb Okechukwu (@IamCaleb_18) February 7, 2018 [10]
Jarveon Howard, a five-foot ten-inch running back [11], signed on Feb. 7.
Akeem Dixon, a six-foot running back [12], signed on Feb. 7.
Click below to watch Coach Babers press conference.
The incoming student-athletes will join the 15 who signed in December. Here is a list of that team.
Trill Williams, a 6-foot 2-inch defensive back [13], signed on Dec. 20.
Cameron Jonas, a six-foot one-inch defensive back [14], signed on Dec. 20.
Just call this guy Air Traffic Control. All flights will be grounded in the Carrier Dome. @cameron_jonas9 [15] pic.twitter.com/CSTKyMAVgh [16]
— Dino Babers (@CoachBabersCuse) December 20, 2017 [17]
Andre Cisco, a six-foot defensive back [18], signed on Dec. 20.
Anthony Queeley, a six-foot two-inch wide receiver [19], signed on Dec. 20.
Cooper Lutz, a six-foot wide receiver [20], signed on Dec. 20.
Taj Harris, a six-foot two-inch wide receiver [21], signed on Dec. 20.
Carlos Vettorello, a six-foot four-inch offensive lineman [22], signed on Dec. 20.
Willem Froumy, a six-foot six-inch offensive lineman [23], signed on Dec. 20.
One of the smallest states in the US produced one of our BIGGEST signees. Welcome to the family, Willem! @WFroumy [24] #BEL18VE [25] pic.twitter.com/hOYgaF1HWd [26]
— Dino Babers (@CoachBabersCuse) December 20, 2017 [27]
Juan Wallace, a six-foot two-inch linebacker [28], signed on Dec. 20.
Tre Allison, a six-foot two-inch linebacker [29], signed on Dec. 20.
Ed Hendrix, a six-foot three-inch wide receiver [30], signed on Dec. 20.
Qadir White, a six-foot seven-inch offensinve lineman [31], signed on Dec. 20.
Gabe Horan, a six-foot six-inch tight end [32], signed on Dec. 20.
Lakiem Williams, a six-foot linebacker [33], signed on Dec. 20.
Chance Amie, a six-foot three-inch quarterback [34], signed on Dec. 20.
Here is a map of where the recruits are from within the United States:
Syracuse opens the 2018 season against Western Michigan on Sept. 1.
