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New Edition Series WR Room: Vandrevius Jacobs All 22 Breakdown
The Miami Hurricanes have reloaded the Wide Receiver room from top to bottom with transfers and high school recruits, totaling seven new additions to the rotation. One of them is the 6'0", 182-pound, explosive Vandrevius Jacobs, who transferred in from South Carolina after previously playing at Florida State.Production
While at Florida State in 2023, he recorded three receptions for 60 yards and one touchdown in three games before taking a redshirt.Jacobs then transferred to South Carolina for the 2024 season, where he recorded 12 receptions for 181 yards.
As a redshirt sophomore in 2025, Jacobs exploded for 32 receptions, 532 yards, and four touchdowns while averaging an impressive 17.1 yards per reception in eight games played.
While his 2025 season was productive, there was still plenty of meat left on the bone due to inconsistent quarterback play and shaky offensive line performance. He has proven he possesses the ability to take the top off a defense, and his game-changing speed would seem to complement a lineup featuring Malachi Toney in the slot and Cooper Barkate on the opposite side.
Regardless of how many snaps he earns in this rotation, he has a strong chance of benefiting from one-on-one matchups and safeties being forced to divert attention toward Miami's established playmakers and what should be a dynamic running game. That combination could lead to safeties creeping closer to the line of scrimmage, creating opportunities for Jacobs downfield.
Player Breakdown
Play 1.
Here vs Clemson they disguise the coverage and have the Nickel drop into a deep half with the outside Corner allowing a free release which would make for a perfect hole shot (Over the corner and under the safety) however Sellers throws up a 50-50 ball.
This snap says it all. This is how you ELEVATE and catch a football at it's highest point, with contact expected no less..
Not only does he secure the catch in traffic but he lands on one leg and is able to immediately get up field with his speed out running the defense for an explosive 75 yard touchdown.
Play 2.
Here vs Texas A&M against a cover 3 look.
He does an excellent job of attacking the Corners blind spot who has deep 3rd's. Once he entered that blind spot that's when he turned on the next gear and separated downfield for the explosive touchdown. Great technique to combat a coverage designed to keep the ball underneath.
The jet sweep action/ Flat dump off absorbs the second level defenders after their run read steps. This creates space for Jacobs.
He is able to make the Safety miss and shows the speed to run away from the defense after the catch for 59 yards.
Play 3.
Here vs Missouri against a 3 high safety look and a Corner 7 yards off him, he still finds a way to take the top off!!!
The Safety gets caught peeking into the backfield which allows Jacobs 1 on 1 over the top which he consistently is finishing for big plays and another vertical touchdown.
Play 4.
Great job at recreating the line of scrimmage and winning with his inside release. When going on a in breaking route is imperative to secure that release. With the Safety biting on the run play it left no help over the top.
Before he gets a chance to separate with his speed he already needs to start slowing down to track a poorly under thrown ball. Great job tracking it and leaping for this diving catch. This should have easily been a touchdown, stats are not everything because plays like this and the following next plays hindered his overall totals.
Play 5.
Against Clemson vs Bump and run technique he does an excellent job swiping the Corner's inside arm in his release which allows him to get vertical INSTANTLY for what would have been an easy touchdown. Sellers does not look the way of the backside 1 on 1 vs cover one which I cannot fathom Mensah being that passive. While the offensive line gives up the sack here the ball should have already been on it's way.
Play 6.
Against Clemson AGAIN 1 on 1 on the backside. He does a great job pushing his release outside to open up his inside move.
Is instantly able to create separation over the top for what would have been another explosive touchdown. You can see his frustration in the video. I can only assume QB play like this is what led him to the look at his options in the transfer portal.
Play 7.
This time to take advantage of soft bail coverage he breaks his route to the outside however this time the offensive line gets blown into the QB as he makes his throw causing the in-completion.
Final Thoughts
I'm convinced that Jacobs will receive plenty of opportunities to stretch the defense as we pound the rock efficiently while featuring our star WRs opposite him. I envision an impressive 18+ yards per catch as a Hurricane due to Mensah's aggressive nature and the offensive line play that should allow for routes to develop downfield. Look for Jacobs to provide juice to our downfield passing attack and change the way defenses cover the Canes when he checks in.If you like the content be sure to check out the full review on YouTube in the link below!
