Syracuse football: 2027 RB Xavier Bala commits to the Orange

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Xavier Bala, a three-star running back from Long Island City, commits to Syracuse for the 2027 class, choosing the Orange over several Power Four schools. He is ranked as the fourth-best 2027 prospect in New York and the 41st nationally among running backs.

Key points

Xavier Bala commits to Syracuse for the 2027 class
He is a three-star running back from Long Island City
Bala had over 250 carries for 1,312 yards and 24 touchdowns in his junior year
Syracuse's 2027 recruiting class now has 11 recruits
The class ranks No. 23 overall per 247Sports

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St. Anthony's running back Xavier Bala visits Ohio Stadium on the day of the Ohio State Buckeyes football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Nov. 22, 2025. | Lori Schmidt / Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images One of the best prospects in New York from the class of 2027 is staying in-state and heading to the Syracuse Orange. Xavier Bala — a three-star back from Long Island City — is committing to the Orange, he announced on social media on Saturday. Bala picked Syracuse over offers from a laundry list of other Power Four schools, including Alabama, Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio State, Virginia, Wake Forest, and Boston College. Bala is currently ranked as the fourth-best in-state 2027 prospect and No. 41 among running backs nationwide, according to 247Sports. He’s a four-star per ESPN, while 247Sports and On3 have him as a three-star. In his junior year, Bala with over 250 carries for 1,312 yards and 24 touchdowns with St. Anthony’s High School, just outside of Melville, NY. Bala is the second 2027 RB recruit to commit to the Orange, joining . Syracuse’s 2027 recruiting class is now up to 11 recruits, ranking per 247Sports and according to On3. Looking to 2028, Syracuse appears to have also given an offer to interior offensive lineman TJ Brandon. The Douglasville, GA native is currently unranked per 247Sports, but Brandon has received offers from , North Carolina, Florida State, Wake Forest, and Georgia Tech.

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What schools did Xavier Bala consider before committing to Syracuse?

Xavier Bala considered offers from Alabama, Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio State, Virginia, Wake Forest, and Boston College before committing to Syracuse.

What are Xavier Bala's high school football statistics?

In his junior year, Xavier Bala had over 250 carries for 1,312 yards and 24 touchdowns at St. Anthony’s High School.

How does Syracuse's 2027 recruiting class rank after Bala's commitment?

After Xavier Bala's commitment, Syracuse's 2027 recruiting class ranks No. 23 overall according to 247Sports.

Syracuse football: 2027 RB Xavier Bala commits to the Orange

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