This week, Syracuse football landed a commitment from three-star lineman Xavier Miles. The New Jersey prospect underscored one reason for his commitment.<\/p>\n
Fran Brown.<\/p>\n
The new Syracuse head coach, Brown arrives after spending the past two years as the safeties coach at Georgia<\/a>. Prior to that, he was the secondary coach with Rutgers football<\/a>.<\/p>\n Miles, a three-star according to Rivals<\/a>, also held offers from Boston College, Kent State, Maryland, Michigan State<\/a> and West Virginia among others.<\/p>\n At 6-foot-2 and 311 pounds, Miles can play either as an interior offensive lineman or as a defensive tackle. He plays for St. Peter’s Prep (Jersey City, New Jersey).<\/p>\n Ask why he committed to Syracuse earlier this week, Miles was clear about the catalyst for his decision.<\/p>\n “Coach Fran! Great education! Family and friends. There are a lot of great schools in the region\/conference but there\u2019s only one coach Fran,” Miles told USA TODAY High School Sports.<\/p>\n “He will definitely help me become the best student-athlete that I can be. Home is ‘Cuse. I was recruited by Syracuse and visited for years.”<\/p>\n