2027 running back Roman Duckett got his first look at Syracuse earlier in April<\/a>, and said he enjoyed the experience in an interview with The Juice Online<\/em>.<\/p>\n “My visit to Syracuse University football program was really good,\u201d Duckett said. “I felt comfortable and liked being around the team. I had a great visit.\u201d<\/p>\n While on campus, Duckett got to see campus, check out the facilities, and take in a practice. <\/p>\n He left impressed with the level of play he saw among the SU players.<\/p>\n “They practiced fast and with a lot of energy,\u201d Duckett said. “Everyone was locked in and working hard.\u201d<\/p>\n The Camden (NJ) High also got to get to know the coaching staff better and learned more about the history and culture at SU.<\/p>\n Since Fran Brown arrived at Syracuse two years ago, he has instilled the mantra of D.A.R.T.<\/a> (detailed, accountable, relentless, tough) among his players. Duckett said he appreciated the message and respects what Brown is trying to do.<\/p>\n The coaches also spoke to Duckett about how Syracuse prepares its players for the next level both in football, and in life.<\/p>\n “I talked with some coaches about checking me out more, where I fit in, and how they develop their players,\u201d Duckett said. “I really liked the culture of the program and how the coaches connect with the players. It gave me a better understanding how it operates.”<\/p>\n Brown himself was a record setting quarterback at Camden, and has recruited several players from that program into SU.<\/p>\n Among them include Braheem Long Jr., Ibn Muhammad and Joseph White. <\/p>\n “I think they\u2019ve been doing a good job in New Jersey,\u201d Duckett said. “They\u2019ve been building strong connections with players.\u201d<\/p>\n The Panthers are coming off a 12-2 season, and finished 2025 as one of the top teams in New Jersey. Duckett has rushed 202 times for 1,312 yards and 24 touchdowns. <\/p>\n “My 2025 season went well,\u201d Duckett said. “I kept improving and stayed focused all year making history with the football team winning a state championship.”<\/p>\n He also appears as a linebacker, though he\u2019s primarily being recruited on the offensive side of the ball. In the offseason, he\u2019s also a two-sport athlete in track and field.<\/p>\n Duckett describes himself as \u2019tough and fast.’<\/p>\n “I play hard, stay physical, and try to make big plays,\u201d Duckett said. “I believe I am an all-around player.”<\/p>\n Got a Syracuse recruiting tip? E-mail Recruiting Analyst Charles Kang\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>here<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nDuckett got to know the SU program and culture<\/h2>\n
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