Syracuse football coaches continue to bolster their 2026 transfer class, which is up to at least nine commits at this juncture.
I first reported on Saturday morning that the Orange had scored a commitment from transfer defensive lineman Dillan Fontus, a junior at Maryland, according to a source of mine. The 'Cuse also landed transfer defensive lineman Keyshawn Johnson, a junior at UT Martin, a source confirmed to me. This was first reported by Syracuse.com.
BREAKING: 3-star transfer WR Elijah Moore, a redshirt freshman at Florida State who is from Oxon Hill, Md., in the DMV, has committed to Syracuse football, a source tells our @DAMNTWIN. @mzenitz had this first. The Orange is now up to 7 commitments from college transfers. 🎯
— InsideTheLoudHouse (@LoudHouseFS) January 9, 2026
Also, per a source, transfer wide receiver Elijah Moore, a redshirt freshman at Florida State, has committed to the Orange. CBS Sports first reported this news. On Saturday, 247Sports rated the 'Cuse 2026 transfer cycle at No. 57 overall, although the team is expected to gain more signees.
The transfer portal opened on January 2, and it runs through January 16.
Let's delve into these three new Syracuse football transfer pledges.
Dillan Fontus
The 6-foot-6, 292-pound Fontus is from New York City. In the 2025 season for the Terrapins, he had 14 solo tackles, 28 total tackles, two sacks and one pass breakup. In transfer rankings from the industry-generated On3 Industry Ranking, Fontus is three stars, No. 679 overall and No. 64 at defensive lineman.
Keyshawn Johnson
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Johnson, from Belle Glade, Fla., was an FCS first-team All-American in 2025, per numerous media outlets. He tallied 30 solo tackles, 53 total tackles, 20.0 tackles for a loss, 13.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and 10 quarterback hurries. In transfer rankings from 247Sports, Johnson is three stars, No. 467 overall and No. 56 at edge.
Elijah Moore
The 6-foot-4, 203-pound Moore hails from Oxon Hill, Md., in the talent-rich Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. In 2025, he caught three passes for 52 yards in limited appearances for the Seminoles. Moore is rated three stars, No. 376 nationally and No. 76 at wide receiver, according to transfer rankings from 247Sports.
Here are the Orange's other six transfer commits to date:
•Linebacker Chris D’Appolonia, a redshirt sophomore at Toledo
•Wide receiver Cole Weaver, a redshirt sophomore at Miami (Ohio)
•Running back Ahmad Miller, a redshirt sophomore at Jackson State
•Defensive tackle Jartavius Flounoy, a freshman at Georgia State
•Running back Ju’Juan Johnson, a sophomore at LSU
•Tight end Michael Smith, a sophomore at South Carolina