The South Carolina transfer has an opportunity this season
It’s time to start preparing for the 2025 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces for Year 2 of the Fran Brown Era.
Up next is…
Name: Nathan Nyandoro Tyshawn Russell
Position: Defensive Line
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 174 lbs
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
High School/Previous College: Bishop McDevitt/South Carolina
2024 stats: Did not play. Had five receptions for 81 yards and one touchdown in 2023 for the Gamecocks.
2025 projections: The departure of Trebor Pena means there is a big open spot at slot receiver this year. Russell will get a chance to win that job in camp. We expect him to be part of the Orange receiver rotation in 2025.
How’d he get here?: Chose South Carolina over offers from Virginia Tech, Central Michigan and Maine.
What’d recruiting sites say?: Three stars and rated a top 25 player in his class in Pennsylvania.
Winners Get Washed: – Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel by Moulton Brown – the transfer to Syracuse could recharge Russell’s game as he’ll get an immediate opportunity.
Interesting nugget: Bishop McDevitt’s most famous football alum is Ricky Watters.
Let’s get a look at ya: Here is Russell’s first collegiate touchdown.