| Former Syracuse edge rusher Caden Brown is taking his next step in HBCU football, committing to Florida A&M University (FAMU) after two seasons in the ACC.Once a consensus top-10 recruit in New York State, Brown arrived at Syracuse with Power Four expectations and pedigree. Now, after spending most of his early college career contributing on special teams, the former blue-chip prospect is betting on opportunity, development, and belief at one of HBCU football’s flagship programs.Brown entered college football as one of the more highly regarded prospects in New York City, starring at Erasmus Hall and earning three-star status in the 247Sports Composite rankings. Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN all placed him among the top recruits in the state, with ESPN ranking him as high as No. 2.At Syracuse, Brown appeared in 11 games as a true freshman in 2024, primarily on kickoff coverage. He logged three tackles on the season, including appearances against Boston College, Cal, and Washington State in the Holiday Bowl.His role remained limited during the 2025 season. Brown only appeared in four games — preserving a redshirt year — and recorded one tackle while continuing to contribute on special teams.It’s a path familiar to many young players at the Power Four level, where depth charts are crowded, and development often comes with playing time.Brown entered college football as one of the more highly regarded prospects in New York City, starring at Erasmus Hall and earning three-star status in the 247Sports Composite rankings. Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN all placed him among the top recruits in the state, with ESPN ranking him as high as No. 2.At Syracuse, Brown appeared in 11 games as a true freshman in 2024, primarily on kickoff coverage. He logged three tackles on the season, including appearances against Boston College, Cal, and Washington State in the Holiday Bowl.His role remained limited during the 2025 season. Brown only appeared in four games — preserving a redshirt year — and recorded one tackle while continuing to contribute on special teams.It’s a path familiar to many young players at the Power Four level, where depth charts are crowded, and development often comes with playing time. |
