Syracuse Loses Commitment from 3-Star DL Stanley Montgomery

The Philadelphia recruit decommitted from the Orange after a visit to Penn State.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:31pm

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Three-star defensive lineman Stanley Montgomery has decommitted from Syracuse University. Montgomery, who is ranked as the No. 512 overall prospect and No. 51 defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his decision on Tuesday evening after taking a visit to Penn State over the weekend.

Why it matters

Montgomery's decommitment is a setback for Syracuse's 2027 recruiting class, as he was one of their top-rated commits. His decision to reopen his recruitment after visiting Penn State suggests the Nittany Lions may now be the frontrunner to land his commitment.

The details

Montgomery, a 6-foot-3, 290-pound defensive lineman from Philadelphia Archbishop Ryan High School, had been committed to Syracuse since June 2022. However, he announced on Tuesday that after 'much thought and consideration' he has decided to decommit from the Orange and reopen his recruitment.

  • Montgomery committed to Syracuse on June 22, 2022.
  • Montgomery decommitted from Syracuse on February 4, 2026.

The players

Stanley Montgomery

A three-star defensive lineman from Philadelphia Archbishop Ryan High School who was previously committed to Syracuse University.

Penn State

The university that Montgomery visited over the weekend, which may now be the frontrunner to land his commitment after his decommitment from Syracuse.

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What they’re saying

“After much thought and consideration, and taking the time talking with my family, I've decided to de-commit from Syracuse University and re open my recruitment.”

— Stanley Montgomery

“It was a great experience seeing the fans all come out for the game. I think what excites me about playing for Coach Campbell is who is he as a person. Seems like a great person and a great coach and then also being a Nittany Lion and the love and support the fans give, who wouldn't want to be a part of that.”

— Stanley Montgomery

What’s next

Montgomery will now consider other schools, including Penn State, as he reopens his recruitment after decommitting from Syracuse.

The takeaway

Montgomery's decommitment is a blow to Syracuse's 2027 recruiting class, but it also highlights the intense competition for top high school talent, as programs like Penn State look to capitalize on opportunities to flip committed prospects.