While September 1st means a regrouping day for a Syracuse football team looking to bounce back after a tough week 1 loss against Tennessee, lacrosse Head Coach Gary Gait will be looking to craft the next class of Orangemen with the 2027 high school recruiting window opening. Players will usually commit in the coming days and weeks; although that seems like a while from now, lacrosse recruiting truly is an “Early bird gets the worm” ordeal as there aren’t any early recruiting windows that sports like football and basketball use to establish connections. Recruits will talk with schools beginning at 12:01, and coaches will travel for in-home visits in the coming days.
Syracuse already onboarded an elite 2025 class that included six players as top 100 overall incoming freshmen throughout the country. Hansen Peck, one of Syracuse’s incoming stud freshmen, joined the 2025 group early after dominating prep lacrosse with Lawrenceville. Although the Orange’s 2026 class loses Peck’s top 10 prestige, they still have two commits that cracked the top 30. Defender Jayden James, ranked as the 13th best player for 2026, leads the class on his ferocious checks at the pole position.
14 players for the class of 2027 have achieved “Five star status” by lacrosse news conglomerate Inside Lacrosse. These five star recruits have a player score of 90 or higher, with their versatility in different situations being highly valued by evaluators. Lacrosse is a fast-paced and hectic game; every coach wants the defender who can start a fast break, or an attackman who will force an opposing team to make a hard-earned clear.
After making the Final Four weekend this past May, Gait may have a stronger pitch to prospective players. Additionally, Syracuse University’s wide variety of academic programs are appealing to both the player and his family. Syracuse lacrosse is poised for a top-tier class; on-field success and graduation to the professional ranks has been right in line with the likes of Duke, Notre Dame, and the rest of their competition.
This article will be updated as the 2027 high school players commit to Syracuse. Please allow time for updates.
