From Rap Star to College Baller: Toosii Commits to Syracuse Football

In a move that has been months in the making, multi‑platinum recording artist Toosii has formally committed to play football for the Syracuse Orange as part of their 2026 signing class. The announcement came via his social media channels, where he reflected on his roots: born in Syracuse, New York, and relocated to North Carolina at age 12. He stated that when Coach Fran Brown made the call, he recognized the moment as “a sign from God.”

Toosii’s switch from the recording studio to the football field is driven by ambition and a desire to set a new precedent. Over the summer he began training at North Carolina State University, posting footage of himself catching passes and declaring his goal to become “the first multi‑platinum recording artist to go back to school and play Division I football.”

On the music side he boasts a catalogue of hits such as “Favorite Song” that earned Billboard chart success and millions of streams globally. Now, his journey shifts to the gridiron where, at 25 years old, and with four years of NCAA eligibility remaining, he will suit up for his hometown university.

Syracuse’s coaching staff views this commitment as both a major recruiting win and a symbolic homecoming. For Toosii, the decision represents a chance to fulfill a childhood dream and ignite a new chapter. As he puts it: “For every kid who ever had a dream, make it reality.”