Justin Denson on Syracuse Offer: 'Deeper Than Football'

The Orange is after a talented defensive back in the 2024 class.

Mike McAllister | Feb 22, 2023

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Syracuse football extended a scholarship offer to class of 2024 defensive back Justin Denson. Denson also holds offers from Ole Miss, Kansas, Michigan State, Maryland, Purdue and West Virginia, among others. Denson was originally part of the 2023 recruiting class, but reclassified to 2024 and has seen his recruitment take off recently. The Orange offer, though, he says was different.

"Got a text after my life from coach Nunz telling me to give him a call," Denson said. "It went very well. Damn near cried. Deeper than football with that one."

The reason it is deeper than football?

"It means a lot because my mom wanted to go to Cuse for college but never had the opportunity," Denson said.

Denson, who stars for La Salle Academy in Rhode Island, has experience playing wide receiver and defensive back in high school. Syracuse likes him as a defensive back who could play corner and/or safety. In fact, he could transition to the rover position in the Orange's 3-3-5 scheme if he picks Syracuse.

Where does SU stand after the offer? He says they are "up there" in his recruitment right now.

Denson has also visited the school in the past, taking in a game last October. He watched Syracuse blow out Wagner 59-0.

"The Dome was something I've never experienced before," Denson said after the visit. "The Dome and facility was great. I know the players loved to be able to play in that weather all year round. Cuse played a very dominant game. The fans were there and alive all the way til the clock struck zero."

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Published Feb 22, 2023

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.