If Miami is looking to make a splash in the transfer portal this winter-and all signs point to that being the case-then Cam Coleman should be at the top of their wish list. The Auburn wide receiver is set to enter the portal when it opens on January 2, and he’s not just another name in the mix.
He’s the name. Coleman is widely viewed as the top wideout available, and for good reason.
Let’s talk numbers first. Coleman, listed at 6-foot-3 and 201 pounds, just wrapped up a season where he hauled in 56 receptions for 708 yards and five touchdowns.
Over his two years at Auburn, he’s totaled 93 catches, 1,306 yards, and 13 scores. That’s production you can count on, especially when you consider the SEC competition he’s been facing week in and week out.
But it’s not just about stats-it’s about fit. And when you look at what Miami already has in Malachi Toney, the potential pairing is downright scary for opposing defenses.
Toney, a freshman phenom, has already stacked up 89 receptions for 992 yards and eight touchdowns this season. He’s the kind of player who can light up a defense from the slot, stretch the field horizontally, and make plays in the return game.
His quickness and vision are elite, and he’s only getting started.
Now imagine lining up a physical, high-point specialist like Coleman on the outside. He’s the guy you trust on third-and-long or when you’re knocking on the red zone door.
He wins contested balls, he moves the chains, and he brings a level of physicality that complements Toney’s finesse. It’s a classic inside-outside combo that could give Miami one of the most dynamic receiving duos in college football by the time 2026 rolls around.
And that could be critical for the Hurricanes, who are expected to roll out a new starting quarterback next season. Whether that QB comes from within the current roster or arrives via the portal himself, having two high-level targets like Toney and Coleman can dramatically ease the transition. It’s a quarterback’s dream: a slot technician who gets open in a flash and a big-bodied outside threat who can make plays even when he’s not open.
Of course, Miami won’t be the only program making calls. When the No. 1 player in the portal has two years of eligibility left and a proven SEC résumé, you can bet the blue bloods will be lining up. Oklahoma, Texas, USC, Alabama, and Ohio State are all expected to be in the mix, and each has its own pitch to make.
But if Miami is serious about taking the next step-about turning potential into playoff contention-then going all-in on Cam Coleman makes a lot of sense. Pairing him with Toney isn’t just a flashy move. It’s a calculated one, with the potential to reshape the Hurricanes’ offense and give their next quarterback a pair of weapons that few teams in the country can match.