Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse University received a verbal commitment on Wednesday night from Elijah Washington, a three-star tight end from Virginia in the Class of 2024.
Washington announced his commitment on Twitter.
Washington is the second tight end to commit to Syracuse in the Class of 2024, as the Orange appears to be taking advantage of the success that Oronde Gadsden II is having as a mismatch and tight end/receiver combo.
Washington has the size that could make him a similar problem for defenders down the line. He is listed by 247 Sports at 6-foot-6 and 210 pounds.
Washington is ranked in 247 Sports’ composite rankings as the No. 812 recruit in the country and No. 17 in the state of Virginia. The website lists Washington with offers from Virginia and West Virginia, along with an array of Group of 5 schools.
He plays high school football for Lake Taylor, a regular power in the talent-rich Tidewater portion of Virginia. Lake Taylor went 11-2 last season, advancing to the state quarterfinals in their size classification.
The Orange’s only four-star recruit who has verbally committed to its Class of 2024 is also a tight end. Georgia (Norcross High School) product Jamie Tremble is ranked the No. 15 tight end recruit in the country and the No. 236 player overall.
Gadsden, an All-ACC First Team preseason selection, is expected to be a star once again this season. Syracuse has little proven depth behind him though, with freshman David Clement likely to see time.
Veteran Max Mang does have game experience but hasn’t shown he should be a heavy contributor, while Rochester product Steven Mahar tore his ACL during SU’s training camp. Another expected contributor, Dan Villari, continues to transition from quarterback.
Washington is the 17th player in the Class of 2024 to verbally commit to Syracuse. Verbal commitments are not binding until a player signed a National Letter of Intent.
Syracuse’s current crop of 17 recruits in the Class of 2024 is ranked by 247 Sports…
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