Miami just landed a huge one, and the timing made it even louder.
Brysen Wright, the top-rated wide receiver in the 2028 class, committed to the Hurricanes on Thursday, picking Miami over Texas and Florida. Then he turned around and delivered the twist: he’s reclassifying to 2027.
Wright has been one of the most heavily pursued prospects in the country since his freshman year at St. Augustine High School. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver is now at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, where he’s become the top in-state recruit.
The Hurricanes were the first school to offer Wright officially, doing so in December 2023. From there, Miami stayed in the mix constantly.
Wright has been around the program plenty, showing up for junior day events, elite recruiting weekends and summer prospect camps. His latest visit came a couple of weeks ago when he was in the building for Miami’s double-overtime win over Florida State.
Before narrowing his decision to Miami, Florida and Texas, Wright had offers from a long list of major programs, including Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Ohio State, LSU, Louisville, Texas A&M, Oregon and Tennessee.
The production has matched the hype. As a sophomore in 2025, Wright caught 46 passes for 903 yards and earned Sophomore All-American honors from MaxPreps.
That same site lists him with 46 receptions for 984 yards and 11 touchdowns for the 9-1 Mustangs. His next stop is the Florida Class 5A playoffs.
Wright has also been working alongside another Miami commit this season, 3-star 2028 quarterback Knox Annis, who has been throwing him the ball. Miami’s 2028 class also includes 4-star offensive lineman Kweli Fielder from Carrollton, Ga.
For Mario Cristobal and his staff, Wright’s commitment only adds to the momentum. Miami had already landed five 5-star recruits in the 2027 class, and with the Early Signing Period a month away, the Hurricanes are still in the hunt for 5-star edge-rusher DJ Jacobs and 5-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews. If Miami closes on both, this class could end up looking historic.
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