Dom Foster Commits to Syracuse, Discusses Decision

Syracuse picks up a talented defensive back from the Midwest.

Mike McAllister | Aug 18, 2021

Dom Foster Commits to Syracuse, Discusses Decision /

Class of 2022 defensive back Dom Foster, who stars at Warren G Harding High School in Ohio, has committed to Syracuse. Foster picked the Orange over offers from Boston College, Buffalo, Kent State, Toledo, Virginia and Wake Forest, among others. He is the 11th member of Syracuse's 2022 recruiting class and fourth defensive back.

"The first visit I went (June 23rd), I was without my parents," Foster said. "That's when I really realized that it felt like it was home. Me and all the coaches just clicked really quickly. I felt like it was a bond there."

Next up was a return trip to Syracuse a month later to show his parents around the campus, the facilities and interact with the Orange coaches.

"They loved them just like I loved them," Foster said. "They felt like they could be there too."

Foster's lead recruiter was assistant Nick Monroe. The two formed a strong bond that helped Foster throughout the recruiting process.

"Me and him talked almost every day from when he met me," Foster said. "There wasn't a day where we didn't talk or FaceTime. I just think that helped us grow a connection."

During his visits to Syracuse, he took a lot from his discussions with the Orange players. Especially cornerback Garrett Williams.

"They kept it real with me," Foster said. "Garrett told me it's a big school and they expect a lot out of the big players. Me coming from a big school, it felt like I was still at home, really. Same expectations."

Another selling point for Foster was Syracuse's defensive system. He plays in the 3-3-5 in high school and loves how his skills fit within it. The fact that the Orange also run that scheme only solidified that it was the perfect all round fit.

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"Corner and punt return, kick return," Foster said. "Still get the ball in my hands. That's (the 3-3-5) exactly what we run as a defense. That's what I'm saying when I say I just fit right in. When I went in for my first visit, they asked me every question and I knew it."

So what should Syracuse fans expect from their newest commitment when he arrives in January as an early enrollee?

"Energy, positivity," Foster said. "They're going to see me make plays and I'm just going to make the team better around, too."

Published Aug 18, 2021

MIKE MCALLISTER

Title: Publisher All Syracuse Education: Roberts Wesleyan College Location: Syracuse, New York Expertise: Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting. EXPERIENCE Mike McAllister has been covering Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting for more than a decade. Mike's career started with his own free blog as a way to vent following sporting events. Shortly thereafter, a network of basketball sites called Coast 2 Coast Hoops asked him to run their Syracuse site. That site was called Nation of Orange, and Mike quickly established it as a go-to for Syracuse fans. After running Nation of Orange for several months, a position with the Syracuse site on the Scout network became available. After one year as the recruiting expert with Cuse Nation, he was named the publisher. Mike oversaw the transition from Scout to 247Sports, and ran the site on that network for years. Presented with the opportunity to join one of the biggest names in the sports journalism industry, Sports Illustrated, Mike jumped at the chance. All Syracuse was started from scratch by Mike and the Fan Nation team. It has now become a staple for Orange fans of various sports. Mike has broken news on recruiting, Syracuse basketball and football team information and has established himself as the top recruiting inside in the market. He has appeared on local radio shows, television broadcasts, national radio shows and much more. Mr. McAllister has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Information Management from Roberts Wesleyan College.