The Miami Hurricanes have made the cut for one of the more intriguing 2028 recruits in the country, landing among the final 12 for four-star wide receiver Lee.
Mario Cristobal’s staff is in the mix with a heavy list of contenders that includes Florida, Nebraska, Michigan, Oregon, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Texas A&M, USC, UCLA, and Arizona State. Miami is trying to keep pace in a chase that features several national powers, and Lee’s profile explains why so many programs are involved.
A four-star top-40 prospect out of Loudoun Sports Academy in Leesburg, Virginia, Lee spent the previous two years at Westfield High School before transferring. Over 25 total games, he put up 83 catches for 1,231 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also showed he can be a factor with the ball in his hands, rushing 90 times for 644 yards.
At 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, Lee brings a lot more than receiver production to the table. He’s a multi-sport athlete with a football and basketball background, and his game has stretched well beyond offense.
Lee has also taken snaps in the secondary, where he’s recorded eight total interceptions. On top of that, he has 66 total tackles, including 19 solos and 47 assists, along with two tackles for loss.
Special teams has been another part of his value. Lee has worked as both a kick and punt returner, totaling 276 yards on 15 returns and bringing one back for a touchdown.
Miami’s 2028 class is still in the early stages, with two verbal commits already on board, including three-star quarterback Knox Annis. After putting together a top-three 2027 recruiting class and still having a shot at adding another five-star, the Hurricanes are clearly trying to keep the momentum rolling.
One thing that remains unfinished in this recruitment: Miami has not yet brought Lee to Coral Gables. That means he still hasn’t seen the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility or the Greentree practice fields, the place where Cristobal pushes the program toward what he calls “1-0.”
With the 2026 college football season now underway, Miami is scheduled to host future recruits, though Lee has not been part of that group yet. For now, that part of the process looks like it’s still developing.
Still, the broader picture is hard to miss. Coming off a trip to the National Championship game, “The U” has gained real traction on the high school recruiting trail again, and recruits appear to be buying into Cristobal’s vision and the results that have followed.
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