Miami in Strong Position for 5-Star WR Nick Lennear as Spring Recruiting Heats Up
Recruiting season is in full swing, and down in Coral Gables, there’s a growing buzz around one of the nation’s top wide receiver prospects. Nick Lennear, a 5-star talent out of Miami Carol City High, has made it clear: the hometown Hurricanes are sitting at the top of his board as he heads into a crucial stretch of his recruitment.
That’s music to the ears of Mario Cristobal and his staff, who are pushing hard to keep elite local talent from slipping away - something that’s stung Miami fans in recent cycles. Lennear’s interest in The U isn’t new, but his recent comments in an interview with 247Sports insider Gaby Urrutia confirm just how seriously he’s considering staying home.
At 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, Lennear may not have prototypical size, but his tape tells the story. He’s explosive off the line, electric in space, and has the kind of game-breaking speed that makes defensive coordinators lose sleep. Ranked as the No. 4 wide receiver in the country by the 247Sports Composite, he’s already drawn 21 offers from major programs across the country - including Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, and Tennessee.
But it’s Miami that’s got the inside track - at least for now.
Lennear has locked in an official visit to Coral Gables for May 27, a date that could prove pivotal in his recruitment. That’s when Cristobal and his staff will have their shot to make a lasting impression and potentially close the deal. And make no mistake: landing Lennear would be a major statement for this program.
This is a player who’s not just talented - he’s local. That adds another layer of urgency for Miami, especially after watching Jeremiah Smith, another South Florida standout, head north to Ohio State and win a national title. And in the 2026 cycle, the Canes also saw top WR Calvin Russell commit to Syracuse, a move that left plenty of fans scratching their heads.
So there’s a lot riding on Lennear’s recruitment - not just in terms of talent, but in terms of momentum and optics. Keeping a top-tier playmaker like this in Miami would send a strong message: the Canes are serious about locking down their backyard.
Lennear’s recruitment is far from over, and he’s expected to take additional visits to other top programs. But for now, Miami sits in a strong position. The next few months will be crucial, and May 27 might just be the day that shapes the Hurricanes’ 2027 recruiting class.
Stay tuned - this one’s far from finished, but Miami is very much in the thick of it.