Miami didn’t just land a five-star wide receiver on Thursday. It picked up a future headline, too.
Brysen Wright, the top-rated receiver in the 2028 class, committed to the Hurricanes over Texas and Florida, then added a second jolt by announcing he’ll reclassify to 2027. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound standout has been one of the country’s most sought-after prospects since his freshman year at St. Augustine High School, and he’s now the top in-state recruit for Mandarin High School in Jacksonville.
Wright’s decision gives Miami another major win on the recruiting trail after the Hurricanes had already landed five 5-star recruits in the 2027 class. Mario Cristobal and his staff have kept the momentum rolling, and Wright’s commitment only strengthens that surge.
The list of schools chasing Wright was a long one. Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Ohio State, LSU, Louisville, Texas A&M, Oregon, and Tennessee all extended offers, but Miami was the first to do so, back in December 2023.
From there, the Hurricanes stayed in the mix consistently. Wright made repeated trips to campus for junior day events, elite recruiting weekends, and summer prospect camps.
His most recent visit came a couple of weeks ago, when he watched Miami beat Florida State in double overtime.
On the field, Wright has backed up the hype. As a sophomore in 2025, he caught 46 passes for 903 yards and earned Sophomore All-American honors from MaxPreps.
That same site lists him with 46 receptions for 984 yards and 11 touchdowns for the 9-1 Mustangs. His next stop is the Florida Class 5A playoffs.
Wright has also been working alongside another Miami commit this season, 3-star 2028 quarterback Knox Annis, who has been throwing him passes. Miami’s 2028 class already includes 4-star offensive lineman Kweli Fielder from Carrollton, Ga., though Wright’s reclassification means he’ll be arriving on campus earlier than those two.
With Wright now in the fold, Miami can turn its full attention to finishing the 2027 class. The Early Signing Period is a month away, and the Hurricanes are still in the hunt for 5-star edge-rusher DJ Jacobs and 5-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews. If Cristobal can close on both, Miami would be staring at a class with real historic potential.
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