Toosii Comes Home to Chase His Division I Football Dream
So here’s a story that has definitely shaken up both the music world and the college football world. Rapper Toosii — whose real name is Nau’Jour Grainger — has officially committed to Syracuse as part of the 2026 signing class. And yes, that means he’s actually stepping away from music, at least for now, to pursue college football. It’s one of the most unexpected and fascinating commitments we’ve seen in years.
What makes this even more meaningful is that Toosii was born in Syracuse. He grew up in Central New York until he was 12 years old before moving to North Carolina, where his football journey really started. In high school, he played wide receiver and returned kicks, so the athletic background was always there. But life pulled him in a different direction — toward music — and his rise was fast. Tracks like “Love Cycle” and “Poetic Pain” put him on the map, and then “Favorite Song” in 2023 skyrocketed him into another level with double-platinum success and a massive social media following.
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But earlier this year, Toosii hinted that football wasn’t completely in the past. He had been training, visiting schools, and making it clear that he wanted to make history as a multi-platinum recording artist going back to school to play Division I football. And now, at 25 years old, that dream is being put into motion.
His announcement felt personal, emotional, and rooted in faith. He talked about how people doubted him, how he never forgot his hometown, and how the call from Syracuse head coach Fran Brown felt like a sign from God. He wrote, “Cuse, I’m coming home,” and that line alone just captured exactly what this moment means for him — it’s not just football, it’s a return to where everything began.
Since declaring his football comeback in August, he’s been busy. He visited NC State, Duke, Maryland, and even picked up a scholarship offer from Sacramento State. He’s been working out at NC State’s facilities to get into football shape, showing that this isn’t just a publicity move — he’s taking the grind seriously.
And now he becomes part of Syracuse’s 2026 signing class, which already ranks inside the top 30 nationally and top five in the ACC. Adding one of the most recognizable names in music to that group? That’s a storyline no one saw coming.
So here we are — a platinum artist returning to football, a hometown hero coming back to Syracuse, and a 25-year-old chasing a dream that never really died. And honestly, no matter where you stand, you have to admit: this is one of the most extraordinary recruiting stories in college football today.
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