National Signing Day Profile: Jaylan Hornsby

A look at Syracuse football's wide receiver signee.

Mike McAllister | Dec 20, 2023

National Signing Day Profile: Jaylan Hornsby /

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Player: Jaylan Hornsby

Position: Wide Receiver

Height/Weight: 6-2, 200 lbs

School: Winslow Township (NJ)

Other Notable Offers: Duke, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, NC State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Texas A&M, Wisconsin

247Sports Rating: 3-star, #89 WR

ESPN Rating: 3-star #89 WR

On3 Rating: 3-star, #67 WR

Rivals Rating: 3-star, #93 WR

Recruitment Recap: Hornsby committed to Texas A&M in early July with Elijah Robinson as his primary recruiter. When the Aggie staff was let go and Robinson took a job at Syracuse, the Orange became major players for his services. He took an official visit earlier this month, and that was enough to flip his commitment.

Evaluation: Another talented, athletic wide receiver, Hornsby has elite hands and runs crisp routes. He is physical, has a great frame and is a bit of a technician as a receiver. Hornsby would be a great compliment to Emanuel Ross. The two could play off of each other and both are capable of making plays down the field. As a senior, Hornsby had six more touchdowns than as a junior with similar receptions and yardage. He has a knack for making plays in the red zone as well. Hornsby projects as someone who could be a contributor early in his career.

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Published Dec 20, 2023

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