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Syracuse Loses Three 2026 Recruits After Notre Dame Loss

11/25/2025

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On November 24, 2025, Syracuse decommitted three members of its 2026 class—running back D'Antae Sheffey, wide receiver Zikhere Leaks, and athlete E'Shawn Sutton—and reopened their recruitment after a loss to Notre Dame.
Leaks had several Power Conference offers and will explore other opportunities.
Despite the decommitments, Syracuse's 2026 class remains 26th nationally with 27 verbal pledges, and early National Signing Day is set for December 3, 2025.

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On November 24, 2025, Syracuse decommitted three members of its 2026 class—running back D'Antae Sheffey, wide receiver Zikhere Leaks, and athlete E'Shawn Sutton—and reopened their recruitment after a loss to Notre Dame.
Leaks had several Power Conference offers and will explore other opportunities.
Despite the decommitments, Syracuse's 2026 class remains 26th nationally with 27 verbal pledges, and early National Signing Day is set for December 3, 2025.