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Jaxson Gates becomes Syracuse’s 2nd 2026 commit

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Defensive back Jaxson Gates announced his commitment to Syracuse on social media Sunday, joining three-star running back D'Antae Sheffey as SU’s second commit in the 2026 class.

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Jaxson Gates announced his commitment to Syracuse on social media Sunday. He becomes the second member of SU’s recruiting class of 2026, joining three-star running back D’Antae Sheffey.



Gates is a cornerback/free safety at Damien High School (California). He attended the Orange’s 33-25 win over Cal while visiting the Golden Bears. Additionally, he was at the JMA Wireless Dome for SU’s 31-24 win over UConn on Saturday.

The defensive back is 6-foot-1 and his X bio states he runs a 4.50-second 40-yard dash. Gates is listed as a three-star prospect by Rivals.

First-year head coach Fran Brown is known for his northeast recruiting. With Gates’ commitment, it signals Brown and Co. are trying to expand their recruiting prowess across the country.

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