Mario Cristobal’s 2027 class just got even louder.
Miami added five-star wide receiver Brysen Wright on Thursday, and with that commitment the Hurricanes now have a rare trio of elite playmakers in the class: Wright, A’mir Sears and Nick Lennear. All three sit inside the Rivals Industry top 20, giving Miami a collection of talent that stands out even in a loaded recruiting cycle.
Wright picked Miami over Florida and Texas after moving from the 2028 recruiting cycle into 2027. His pledge pushes the Hurricanes to 21 commitments and lifts them to No. 2 nationally in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, trailing only Ohio State.
The numbers on Miami’s three headliners are eye-catching. Sears is ranked No. 9 overall and is the nation’s top cornerback.
Wright comes in at No. 11 nationally and No. 3 among receivers. Lennear is No. 20 overall and the fourth-ranked receiver in the country.
Wright has been putting up big production at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, where he has 46 catches for 984 yards and 11 touchdowns in 10 games this season. He has also built a strong connection with Mandarin quarterback Knox Annis, who committed to Miami as part of the 2028 class in April.
Sears, too, was originally part of the 2028 class before he reclassified in July and then committed to Miami soon after. In his sophomore season, he posted 61 tackles and three interceptions on defense while also adding 42 receptions for 942 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense.
Lennear gave Miami his commitment on March 5. He previously played at Miami Northwestern before transferring to Miami Carol City for his senior season. As a sophomore, he totaled 42 catches for 778 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Miami’s class now includes five five-star commitments and 13 more four-star prospects. For the Hurricanes, the 2027 group is starting to look like a showcase of elite firepower.
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