Miami’s latest five-star commitment is moving even faster toward Coral Gables.
A'Mir Sears, the South Florida two-way standout committed to the Hurricanes, is reportedly planning to enroll early and could arrive as soon as the 2027 spring semester. Registration opens on Dec.
- The move comes three months after Sears reclassified.
Sears, who attends Christopher Columbus High School, is located just about five miles from Miami’s campus in Coral Gables. He has been used on both sides of the ball as a wide receiver and defensive back, and he’s produced in both roles this season.
On offense, Sears has 18 catches for 273 yards and four touchdowns in seven games, according to MaxPreps. On defense, he has nine tackles, including six solo stops and three assists.
His biggest night came against No. 1 Bishop Gorman on Aug. 29, when Columbus pulled off a 33-28 upset. Sears was all over the game, picking off three passes and scoring two touchdowns.
The local product chose to stay home despite a long list of major offers. Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, LSU, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Oregon, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Nebraska were among the Power Four programs that pursued him.
After the reclassification, 247Sports Composite ranked Sears as the 11th-highest recruit, the best among listed athletes and the second from Florida.
All of that production came in 13 games played.
Sears has made it clear he does not want to simply be the next Hunter. He wants his own name, his own lane. He has also seen what it looks like when a local star stays home and becomes a face of the program, pointing to Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney as an example.
Following his historic freshman season, the Liberty City native has become a model for South Florida youth. After Miami’s 52-23 win over Pitt on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium, Toney spoke about what that kind of visibility means.
"It feels amazing," the 19-year-old said. "It teaches me to be a young adult. Knowing that I have to do right and make wise decisions because the influence I have on the youth is incredible."'
Sears was also in the building for Miami’s 43-35 win over Florida State on Oct. 17 at Hard Rock Stadium, along with several other five-star recruits, including wide receiver Brysen Wright and edge rusher Asher Ghioto, both currently in the 2028 class.
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