Miami’s 2027 recruiting class just got a major boost on Friday with the addition of five-star cornerback A’mir Sears.
Sears, who recently reclassified into the 2027 cycle, announced his commitment to the Hurricanes and brings serious national cachet with him. According to 247Sports Composite rankings, he is the No. 2 recruit in Florida and the No. 11 overall prospect in the country. He now joins a Miami class that sits second nationally behind Texas A&M.
“Why not continue my story in the place I call home? Wish my brother was here to see me make it.”
That commitment gives Mario Cristobal another high-end piece as Miami continues building for the future. Cristobal is entering his fifth season in Coral Gables and has gone 35-19 over his first four years, with the program taking a clear step forward over the last two seasons after a bumpier start.
Miami is also staring down a season with bigger goals right in front of it. The Hurricanes reached the College Football Playoff National Championship Game last year before falling to Indiana, 27-21, and they’re again chasing both a national title run and an ACC championship after Duke claimed the league crown last season.
The 2026 college football season is now four weeks away, and Miami opens on Sept. 4 against Stanford. The Hurricanes’ first ACC matchup comes two weeks later, on Sept. 18 against Wake Forest.
Kickoff for the Stanford game is set for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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