Naesean Howard, a running back from West Genesee High School in Camillus, committed to Syracuse on Saturday, Scout.com reported.

Howard is the first member in the Class of 2014 to commit to the Orange.

The 5-foot-11, 185-lb. Howard is rated a three-star prospect by Scout.com. His only other offer so far was from Buffalo, according to Scout.com

Howard rushed for 1,486 yards on 172 carries this past season for West Genesee. He scored 23 touchdowns.

He’s also played on the other side of the ball at safety.