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Rapper Toosii Commits to Syracuse to Pursue Division I Football

He frames the move as a hometown return following months of training for a Division I chance.

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.