The Miami Hurricanes are building something serious in Coral Gables-and it starts with an offense that’s finally matching the hype.
Under offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson, Miami has shifted into high gear. Over the past two seasons, the Hurricanes have put up 43.9 and 34.1 points per game, a massive leap from the 23.9 points per game they averaged in Mario Cristobal’s first year at the helm. That kind of offensive explosion doesn’t happen by accident-it’s the result of a clear vision, strong development, and increasingly, elite talent coming through the door.
Cristobal has made it a point to win battles in the trenches, and it shows. Miami has recruited the line of scrimmage with purpose, bringing in high-level talent on both sides of the ball. But now, with back-to-back 10-win seasons under their belt, the Hurricanes are turning heads at the skill positions too-especially at wide receiver.
On Wednesday, Miami landed its most impressive haul of pass-catching talent in the Cristobal era, signing the two highest-ranked wide receivers the program has brought in since 2018.
Somourian Wingo, a dynamic weapon out of St. Augustine (Fla.), headlines the group.
Ranked No. 50 nationally and the No. 5 wide receiver in the 2026 class, Wingo is the highest-rated receiver to commit to Miami since Mark Pope back in 2018. Wingo brings a rare blend of polish and explosiveness, and he’s the kind of player who could step in and make an immediate impact.
Right behind him is Milan Parris, a towering 6-foot-5.5, 205-pound wideout from Walsh Jesuit in Stow, Ohio. Parris checks in as the No. 64 overall prospect and the No. 7 wide receiver in the class. His size and catch radius make him a matchup nightmare, especially in the red zone, and he adds a different dimension to Miami’s receiver room.
To put this in perspective: before this cycle, Miami had only signed two Top 100 wide receivers since 2018-Joshisa Trader (No. 70 in 2024) and Jeremiah Payton (No. 78 in 2019). Wingo and Parris both top that mark, signaling a shift in how the Hurricanes are viewed by elite pass-catching talent.
And the reinforcements don’t stop there.
Vance Spafford, a four-star out of Mission Viejo (Calif.), brings serious juice to the class. Before injuries slowed down his senior year, Spafford had already racked up 140 receptions for 2,647 yards and 36 touchdowns in his sophomore and junior seasons combined.
He was widely considered a Top 100 talent before the injury, and he’s still one of the most explosive playmakers in the class. His 4.36-second 40-yard dash at Under Armour’s Future 50 at IMG Academy turned heads and confirmed what the tape already showed-this kid can fly.
What’s most impressive is that this influx of talent is joining a receiver room that’s already showing signs of becoming a strength.
True freshman Malachi Toney has been a revelation, catching 84 passes for 970 yards and seven touchdowns en route to a first-team All-ACC nod. He’s not just producing-he’s thriving, and doing it early. That kind of breakout year sets the tone for the rest of the room.
First-year receivers Joshua Moore and Daylyn Upshaw have also flashed potential, giving Miami a solid foundation of young talent. And while Joshisa Trader has had an up-and-down start to his career, the flashes have been undeniable. When he’s on, he’s as dangerous as anyone on the field.
Put it all together, and Miami is assembling a wide receiver corps that’s deeper, more talented, and more explosive than anything we’ve seen in Coral Gables in years. With a quarterback-friendly system under Dawson and a head coach who’s made recruiting a priority, the Hurricanes are positioning themselves to not just compete-but to light up scoreboards in the process.
Cristobal’s vision is taking shape, and it’s built around speed, skill, and a whole lot of points. Miami isn’t just recruiting-they’re reloading with firepower. And if this trend continues, the ‘Canes could be on the verge of building something special.