New Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah is expecting a big year out of wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw.

In his second YouTube video of the offseason, Darian highlighted Upshaw as a player he expects to ball out at the Spring Game.

"Everybody knows about Mali [Malachi Toney], and what he did last year, but I think somebody who is going to surprise us tomorrow is Daylyn [Upshaw]. I think he's prime for a big year, he's been working his tail off... Can't wait to go out and see what he does tomorrow," Said Mensah.



During the spring game, the two connected on a big time play for an over the shoulder touchdown reception.

The upcoming sophomore saw limited playing time during his freshman season at Miami, playing in only six games due to a foot injury that sidelined him for the majority of the season.

Upshaw made his college debut against Bethune-Cookman. During that game he finished with 26 receiving yards on three receptions. He had a career-long 41-yard catch against Syracuse.

With a crowded wide receiver room for the Hurricanes this season, Upshaw is working hard to earn more snaps and secure a starting role.

 

Agreed. Was a big fan of his when we recruited him. Put up huge numbers against legit comp

Don’t believe you. He’s not a five star.

 

This kid really impressed me in the limited action he saw. Young receivers, especially small ones, usually struggle playing through contact, creating space, making contested catches, and not getting knocked off their spots when they're true freshman. This kid had several plays where he really looked fluid through contact and made plays on the ball.

Side note, I know this is an Upshaw thread, but I just saw a way too early 2027 mock (which are useless, admittedly, but hang with me) and it had Barkate as a late 2nd round pick.

If Upshaw really has turned a corner, this truly could be a frightening receiving corps, if Barkate really does a middle of Day 2 pick.

Mali is Mali.
You throw a 2nd rounder on the other side of him.
A hyper-athletic Josh Moore.
The two transfers who have proven they can be productive at the power 4 level.
Upshaw.
The trio of freshmen.

That's some scary ****.

It is a frightening receiving corps. Buy the hype.