The Hurricanes have locked in their remaining wideout target with four-star Eli Woodard who made his long-awaited commitment this afternoon.



A former USC pledge who decommitted in May, Miami surged up his recruitment with both an unofficial visit to his high school in California as well as an official visit last month

The 6-foot, 190-pound wide receiver brings ability both inside and outside — having the speed to burn defenders deep as well as the agility to make cuts in the slot.

“They see me playing slot and outside, being very versatile in their offense,” Woodard said during his OV in May.

This past season Woodard racked up 51 catches for 1078 yards, totaling 17 touchdowns and 21.1 YPC.



Miami beat out in-state sides in Cal and UCLA who were seen as legitimate contenders in this recruitment, especially as Woodard’s Chaparral quarterback Dane Weber committed to the Golden Bears recently.

“What stood out to me was really the people and the culture around here, the players, everything — I loved everything about [Miami] ,” Woodard said.

The Temecula native becomes Miami’s second cross-country Cane this cycle, teaming up with good friend Donte Wright.



Woodard’s playmaking ability was on full display at Nike’s The Opening, where the Chaparral product was named one of the top performers of the event industry wide, with some having him as the MVP.

He shined against some of the country’s best defensive backs with deadly cuts, safe hands and instincts to understand soft spots in coverage.



The four-star wideout joins local five-star Nick Lennear as the Hurricanes haul at the position this cycle, driving Miami up to 20 commitments so far.

In many ways Woodard is considered the “finishing piece” when it comes to Miami’s 2027 class this summer — but it does not mean the class is wrapped up. The Canes will continue to monitor risers during their senior year and remain in the fight for flip targets such as five-star DJ Jacobs.

 

He has some Mali wiggle to him after the catch.

 

"Getting Brysen didn't really change much for me; I'm still locked in of course," the Top247 prospect from Temecula (Calif.) Chaparral told 247Sports. "We're just adding, it's like collecting Infinity Stones.

"We're building. I knew from the jump that it was a direction they were headed in, and it's a group of guys that I'm just ready to go in there and work when we get down there. From what I have seen, all our skill sets are going to combine real well."

Woodard, though, said hasn't really thought about any other teams this season and is focused on his future at Miami.

"Miami has a very fun offense to watch," Woodard said. "They're throwing the ball, running the ball, and have a lot of freshmen out there doing big things. I'm very excited to get there."

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He aint scared and worried about competition, exactly what we need!

Great attitude , some who’s not scared to compete

 

He will be our Mali. Nick will be our Barkate. Bfye will be our Moore.

A1 will just be all over lol. No position or role for that kid

I hope so we need some one who can take the top off the defense like Santana moss and Dorset use too . Create a lot of space for the te over the middle

 

I hope so we need some one who can take the top off the defense like Santana moss and Dorset use too . Create a lot of space for the te over the middle

Just watch this man. Kid runs so aggressively. Also was torching 5 star d backs in 7 on 7 camps. Extremely underrated kid.

I actually think he will be more of a home run threat than Mali, but obviously nobody can be as good in the short to mid area than Mali. Hoping his hands are as reliable as Restrepo or someone of that nature, cuz I think this is our future slot receiver and will beat out Spafford.


Look at that burst at 1:10.... GOD****


EDIT:

I hope our QBs going forward are more of gunslingers like Ward than than accurate decision makers like Mensah. Obviously Mensah is amazing and nobody can compare to Ward, but with the talent coming in I want someone that has serious arm strength along with accuracy. Nobody in America should be able to handle our downfield passing attack. I genuinely think Nickel could FEAST with these boys if he proves to be a good decision maker.

 

He has some Mali wiggle to him after the catch.

 

Just watch this man. Kid runs so aggressively. Also was torching 5 star d backs in 7 on 7 camps. Extremely underrated kid.

I actually think he will be more of a home run threat than Mali, but obviously nobody can be as good in the short to mid area than Mali. Hoping his hands are as reliable as Restrepo or someone of that nature, cuz I think this is our future slot receiver and will beat out Spafford.


Look at that burst at 1:10.... GOD****


EDIT:

I hope our QBs going forward are more of gunslingers like Ward than than accurate decision makers like Mensah. Obviously Mensah is amazing and nobody can compare to Ward, but with the talent coming in I want someone that has serious arm strength along with accuracy. Nobody in America should be able to handle our downfield passing attack. I genuinely think Nickel could FEAST with these boys if he proves to be a good decision maker.

What’s his 40 time . I like him for sure hope he sticks !!

 

What’s his 40 time . I like him for sure hope he sticks !!

"4.56 in the 40
21.38 MPH top speed ️
4.17 shuttle
37.7” vertical "

 

"4.56 in the 40
21.38 MPH top speed ️
4.17 shuttle
37.7” vertical "

Don't get it twisted that is fast for what is likely an official time of a 15 year old kid. So many of these kids put out unofficial times .1+ faster than what they'd actually run.

 

Great attitude , some who’s not scared to compete

He’s a dawg
He is NOT
Afraid to compete

 

If your a WR recruit coming into our room..so far have you seen anything you need to be concerned about with Mali injured? Barkate won’t be here next year. Now I’m giving the other guys 3 games to prove me wrong..but not seeing “Fear Factor” just yet.

 

Just dropped. Smooth as silk

 

Baby Jordan Addison

 

Just dropped. Smooth as silk

 

"Getting Brysen didn't really change much for me; I'm still locked in of course," the Top247 prospect from Temecula (Calif.) Chaparral told 247Sports. "We're just adding, it's like collecting Infinity Stones.

"We're building. I knew from the jump that it was a direction they were headed in, and it's a group of guys that I'm just ready to go in there and work when we get down there. From what I have seen, all our skill sets are going to combine real well."

Woodard, though, said hasn't really thought about any other teams this season and is focused on his future at Miami.

"Miami has a very fun offense to watch," Woodard said. "They're throwing the ball, running the ball, and have a lot of freshmen out there doing big things. I'm very excited to get there."

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He aint scared and worried about competition, exactly what we need!

send that cue to dawson this week. THROW THE **** BALL early and often.

 

Baby Jordan Addison

Nice comp, can see that.

Would be a big time f'ing win

 

"Getting Brysen didn't really change much for me; I'm still locked in of course," the Top247 prospect from Temecula (Calif.) Chaparral told 247Sports. "We're just adding, it's like collecting Infinity Stones.

"We're building. I knew from the jump that it was a direction they were headed in, and it's a group of guys that I'm just ready to go in there and work when we get down there. From what I have seen, all our skill sets are going to combine real well."

Woodard, though, said hasn't really thought about any other teams this season and is focused on his future at Miami.

"Miami has a very fun offense to watch," Woodard said. "They're throwing the ball, running the ball, and have a lot of freshmen out there doing big things. I'm very excited to get there."

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He aint scared and worried about competition, exactly what we need!

 

Can he block *ducks*

 

We about to be WIDE RECEIVER U for the foreseeable future.