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Syracuse football recruiting: 3-star RB Markenzy Pierre planning visit after season

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse football has yet to find a bigger running back that has traditionally fit Dino Babers' hurry-up spread offense.

Class of 2016 signee Jo-El Shaw wound up at Lackawanna College. Inherited sophomore Jordan Fredericks has gone from third-string back to short-yardage blocker.

Markenzy Pierre, a Class of 2017 running back from Liberty (Kissimmee, Fla.) High School, could fit that mold.

The 5-foot-11, 205-pound Pierre was offered by the Orange on Wednesday and said he plans on taking a visit to Central New York after finishing his senior season. Pierre, who is currently committed to Western Kentucky, is rated three stars and the No.