Jon Sumrall has already made a splash on the recruiting trail in his first year at Florida, and now the Gators are in the mix for one of the biggest prizes in the 2028 cycle.
Brysen Wright, the No. 1 receiver in the 2028 class, has set his commitment date and trimmed his list to three schools: Florida, Texas and Miami. He’ll announce on Thursday, Nov. 5.
The Mandarin High School standout from Jacksonville has been a major target for Florida, but the odds are stacked against the Gators. Miami appears to be the team to beat, with 247Sports’ Crystal Ball putting him at a 100% lock to land with the Hurricanes and Rivals sitting at 98%. Miami also hosted Wright on the last of his unofficial visits before he made his decision timeline public.
Wright’s recent travel schedule shows how seriously the top programs are pushing for him. He took unofficial visits to Texas on Sept.
12, Florida on Sept. 26, when he was in the building to see the Ole Miss upset, and Miami on Oct. 17.
The rankings back up the buzz. Per the 247Sports Composite, Wright is the No. 1 player in Florida and No. 3 nationally.
Rivals lists him as the top receiver in the 2028 Rivals Industry Rankings. He’s also listed by 247Sports at 6-foot-3.5 and 215 pounds.
The production is just as eye-catching. According to MaxPreps, Wright has 121 catches for 2,592 yards and 29 touchdowns over his last three seasons. His junior year has been his best yet, with a career-high 98.4 yards per game and 11 touchdowns.
247Sports scouting director Andrew Ivins described Wright as a receiver that can "manufacture space like few others in recent cycles and turn 50-50 passes into 80-20 propositions with his bounce, coordination and extension."
Wright’s profile is huge off the field, too. He has more than 150,00 followers on Instagram.
Florida’s 2028 class already includes three verbal commits: receiver Armani Strong, safety Cyion Smith and offensive tackle Samuel Bailey. If Wright were to choose the Gators, he’d instantly become the highest-rated name in the class and give Sumrall’s group a major boost. The class currently ranks seventh nationally.
Still, this one looks like Miami’s to lose. Florida is a finalist, but landing Wright would qualify as a real surprise.
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