Syracuse Football Recruiting: What do the Orange Need?

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Nov 23, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Doug Marrone along the sidelines during the second quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. Syracuse defeated Temple 38-20. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Back

Gus Edwards a former Doug Marrone recruit and New York native is looking to transfer from Miami and come closer to his home. Syracuse was narrowly beat out by Miami for his services four years ago and now Dino Babers would love for him to come to Syracuse.

It was reported that he was really only considering schools close to home leaving Syracuse and Rutgers along with maybe a few others. Despite this development, Mike McAllister of Scout.com is reporting that Miami is blocking Edwards’ transfer request to Syracuse.

According to McAllister Miami’s AD, Blake James, says that the school has a policy where students cannot transfer to opponents that Miami will play in that upcoming year. Edwards is expected to fight this rule, rightfully so. Syracuse still does have some running back commits in the class of 2017 with Markenzy Pierre and Allen Stritzinger.

The Orange will still return Donte Strickland but getting a grad transfer like Edwards could be game changing. In his three year career at Miami, Edwards has 186 rushes for 977 yards and twelve touchdowns. He is a bull of a running back measuring in at 6-foot 2 and weighing 225-pounds.

Next: The 2017 Syracuse Football Schedule Is Officially Released

Keep an eye out for more signing day coverage. For now these are some names to keep an eye on.

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