Syracuse, N.Y. — Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell III has signed his letter of intent to attend Syracuse.

Russell chose not to sign during Wednesday’s opening of the early national signing period. Instead, he hosted a signing party Thursday night, similar to the July 5 birthday party where he announced his commitment.

Russell’s signing confirms that Syracuse has landed it’s highest-rated recruit since 2001.

It’s been an eventful week for Russell. He was named a semifinalist for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy, which recognizes the top high school player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties. He watched the award go to running back and Texas signee Derrek Cooper on Tuesday night. Miami Northwestern held a signing day ceremony for its football players the next day.

It was at th

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