Syracuse's 2027 recruiting class takes a hit as three-star defensive lineman Stanley Montgomery decommits, marking the second prospect to back out of the ACC program on Tuesday. Montgomery, a highly-rated recruit from Philadelphia Archbishop Ryan, had been committed to Syracuse since June 22. His decision to decommit comes after a visit to Penn State, where he was impressed by the fans' support and the coaching staff. This move is a setback for Syracuse, which has already lost one other prospect, athlete Davion Crumitie, earlier in the day. However, Syracuse still has a strong 2027 class, currently ranked No. 25 by the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, with eight commits and a headline recruit in four-star safety Tristin Hughes. The class also includes three-star running back Sa'Nir Brooks and three-star safety Travis Miles, both of whom are top-60 recruits in their respective positions. Despite the loss of Montgomery, Syracuse remains a program to watch in the 2027 recruiting cycle, with a strong foundation in place and a talented group of commits.
