Syracuse Loses Two Class of 2027 Commits

Safety Travis Miles reopened his commitment and cornerback Dylan Northcutt flipped to Kansas, leaving Syracuse with 24 commits.

Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football

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Syracuse football lost two class of 2027 commits on Saturday after three-star safety Travis Miles reopened his commitment and three-star cornerback Dylan Northcutt flipped to Kansas. The losses came a day after Syracuse fell 18-13 to Clemson and dropped to 4-5 this season.

Why it matters

The departures reduce Syracuse's recruiting class and affect the program's depth at the defensive back position. Losing commits during a losing season adds pressure on the coaching staff to stabilize its recruiting efforts.

Syracuse's class of 2027 ranking has fallen from 35th at Northcutt's June 20 commitment to 43rd now. Northcutt was ranked the 93rd-best cornerback nationally, and the source does not indicate how his loss will be replaced.

The players

Travis Miles

Three-star safety from Hillside, New Jersey, who reopened his commitment to Syracuse. High school recruits in the class of 2027 are evaluated by national recruiting services before choosing colleges.

Dylan Northcutt

Three-star cornerback who flipped his commitment from Syracuse to Kansas. Northcutt recorded 33 tackles and six pass breakups in the 2025 season.

The details

Miles pledged to Syracuse on March 26, 2025, and reopened his commitment on Saturday after posting on social media. Northcutt, who originally committed on June 20, flipped to Kansas a few hours later.

March 26, 2025: Travis Miles pledged to Syracuse.
June 20: Dylan Northcutt originally committed to Syracuse.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Miles reopened his commitment and Northcutt flipped to Kansas.

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Big Picture

Syracuse's class ranking has slipped from 35th to 43rd since Northcutt's June 20 commitment, marking a continued drop for the program's 2027 recruiting cycle. The losses come as the team sits at 4-5 and must rebuild its recruiting momentum.

With Northcutt gone, Syracuse's depth at cornerback in the 2027 class is reduced. Fantasy and recruiting followers tracking Syracuse's class should note the 24 remaining commits.

The takeaway

Syracuse's recruiting class will be shaped by how quickly it replaces the two lost commitments while the team works to improve its record. Readers following the program should watch for new commitments in the coming months.