Syracuse football receives commitment from speedy defensive back prospect

Syracuse, N.Y. —Syracuse football has its second commitment for the Class of 2026.
Jaxson Gates (6′1, 170), a cornerback/ATH prospect from Damien High School ( La Verne, California) committed to Syracuse after visiting this past weekend.
Gates is rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.
Gates attended Syracuse football’s win over UConn at the JMA Dome and was also in attendance when SU beat California in Berkeley on November 16.
“The biggest reason I decided to choose Cuse is because the program is on the rise,” Gates told 247 Sports. “Coach Fran has done so much to the program in just one year and with him being the DB coach, I know he can develop me into the best player possible.”
Gates has 10.7 speed in the 100 meters and had interest from schools like Cal, Utah, San Diego State and UCLA, but Syracuse was the only school to offer him a scholarship this early in the process.
Gates had 30 tackles, eight passes defensed and one fumble recovery during his junior season.
D’Antae Sheffey, a running back from Harrisburg (PA) High School, is Syracuse’s other verbally committed prospect for the Class of 2026.
Contact Brent Axe: Email | X | BlueSky
Sign up for the Syracuse Sports newsletter!