Miami just pulled off another major recruiting win, and this one came with a twist.
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 added the surprise: he’s reclassifying to 2027.
Wright has been a name college programs have tracked since he was a freshman at St. Augustine High School. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver is now the top in-state recruit for Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, and his rise has made him one of the most sought-after prospects in the country.
The Hurricanes were the first program to offer Wright back in December 2023, and they stayed in the mix all the way through a crowded recruiting battle. Before narrowing things down, Wright drew offers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Ohio State, LSU, Louisville, Texas A&M, Oregon, and Tennessee. In the end, his final three came down to Miami, Florida, and Texas.
Miami also had the advantage of familiarity. Wright has been around the program plenty, showing up for junior day events, elite recruiting weekend events, and summer prospect camps. His most recent visit came a couple of weeks ago, when he watched the Hurricanes beat Florida State in double overtime.
On the field, Wright has backed up the hype. As a sophomore in 2025, he caught 46 passes for 903 yards and earned Sophomore All-American honors from MaxPreps.
That same site lists him with 46 catches for 984 yards and 11 touchdowns for the 9-1 Mustangs. His next stop is the Florida Class 5A playoffs.
Wright has also been catching passes this season from another Miami commit, 3-star 2028 quarterback Knox Annis. The Hurricanes already have a commitment from 4-star offensive lineman Kweli Fielder out of Carrollton, Ga. in the 2028 class, though Wright’s reclassification means he’ll arrive on campus sooner than those two.
For Mario Cristobal and Miami, the timing matters. The Hurricanes had already landed five 5-star recruits in the 2027 class, and Wright’s pledge only adds to the momentum.
With the Early Signing Period a month away, Miami is still in the hunt for 5-star edge-rusher DJ Jacobs and 5-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews. If the Hurricanes can close on both, the class would take another huge step toward becoming something special.
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