The Hurricanes have been trending heavy on the Rivals Prediction Machine for the 6-foot-3 1/2, 210-pound Wright since his return visit for the win over Florida State.
Wright ranks as the Rivals Industry’s No. 1 receiver and No. 3 prospect overall, but he is also a reclassification candidate. Miami currently has Rivals No. 3 class in the 2027 cycle and they’ll also be a program to watch for the No. 1 haul in 2028.
From playing in the national title game a season ago, to the offense and the way Malachi Toney has quickly become a Heisman candidate, Wright sees a program he can flourish in. Obviously on the modern recruiting front, the Hurricanes have great opportunities for their athletes off the field. Beyond that, no program has recruiting Wright harder.
“They are at the top for sure,” Wright recently told Cane Sport’s EJ Holland. “I would say because of the relationships I have. They make it feel like family and make it feel like home.”
“Miami is kind of killing it right now,” Wright’s father Colby said before the season. “They made it to the National Championship game last year. They’re in a good position to do it this year. The 2027 class they have is another talented group they’ve brought in and they do a good job with the consistent communication with athletes. And they have a couple quarterbacks committed, so you know that quarterback won’t be an issue for those guys.”
Florida and Texas have also given Wright a lot to think about at various points in his process so we’ll see if they can pull it out this week, but the intel favors Miami.
Thus far as a junior Wright has turned 46 receptions into 984 yards and 11 touchdowns in 10 games. Rivals compares Wright’s game to Mike Evans.
“The most imposing wide receiver prospect early on in the 2028 cycle,” Rivals Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote in his evaluation. Has a readymade build that would not look out of place on a college football field as a fifteen-year-old. Measures in at 6-foot-3.5, 210 pounds and tests well in the combine setting. Was the most dominant pass-catcher we saw on the 7-on-7 circuit entering his sophomore season, consistently turning in outstanding performances against upperclass competition.
“Shows early signs of possessing transcendent ball skills, with the ability to make incredible in-air adjustments, contorting his body to come down with difficult grabs. Possesses extremely strong hands and consistently dunks on defenders in jump ball situations. Looked to take a positive step with his speed and route-running, showing the ability to earn separation. Had a good sophomore season, catching 46 passes for 983 yards and 10 touchdowns while coming down with five interceptions as a safety. Will need to continue developing his overall skill set and ability to separate as a route-runner.”
