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Syracuse football has a great chance to land 2021 QB Riley Leonard

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Syracuse football is prioritizing 2021 quarterback Riley Leonard, and the Orange appears in solid shape to potentially win the recruiting battle for him.

Riley Leonard, a two-sport star at Fairhope High School in Fairhope, Ala., received a scholarship offer from Syracuse football coaches about a week ago, and the Orange could prove in line to ultimately secure his services as part of the team’s 2021 class.

The 6-foot-4, dual-threat quarterback, rated as three stars by Rivals.com, told Stephen Bailey of Syracuse.com in a recent article that the ‘Cuse is prioritizing him.