Overview
- Nau’Jour “Toosii” Grainger, 25, announced on social media that he has committed to play football at Syracuse under coach Fran Brown.
- The Syracuse-born, multi‑platinum artist says he is pausing his music career to attempt college football, calling the decision a return home.
- He has been training at North Carolina State’s facilities and shared workout footage and recruiting visits, including a Maryland gameday stop.
- Grainger played high school football at Rolesville High in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he lined up at wide receiver and returned kicks.
- Before appearing for the Orange, he must complete enrollment, NCAA compliance and medical evaluations, with his position and role to be determined.