It’s time to start preparing for the 2026 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces for Year 3 of the Fran Brown Era.
Up next is…
Name: Cam Hairston-Taylor
Position: Defensive Back
Year: Freshman
Height: 6’
Weight: 190 lbs
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
High School: Patrick Henry
2025 stats: Had over 1,000 yards receiving and was named District Player of the Year.
2026 projections: Despite the gaudy numbers on offense,
Hairston-Taylor starts at corner where he can find his way onto the field this fall. While the starting corners are set, the Orange will be looking for dependable options in passing situations.
How’d he get here?: Syracuse held off Virginia Tech, South Carolina and Louisville to land Hairston-Taylor
What’d recruiting sites say?: Three stars and ranked in the top 25 in Virginia in his class
Interesting nugget o’interest: Hairston-Taylor wasn’t just a State Champion in the Long Jump, he also won the 55m dash.
Let’s get a look at ya: Let’s check those high school highlights
