Hayden Nelson Decommits from Syracuse Syracuse loses a defensive end commitment before National Signing Day. Author: Dec 15, 2020 Defensive end prospect Hayden Nelson has decommitted from Syracuse one day before National Signing Day, he announced on Twitter. UCLA is considered the favorite going into Signing Day. "I wanted to say thank you to Coach Reynolds, Coach White, Coach Cook, Coach Babers and everyone at Syracuse University," Nelson posted on Twitter. "As of now we have decided that it's in both our best interest to evaluate opportunities. I have much love and response for the entire program and know that this 2021 group for the Orange is going to be successful in the future. Thank you to Syracuse Nation for the support and I wish everyone nothing but success!"