The Miami Hurricanes have officially signed wide receiver Vance Spafford, arguably the fastest wideout in the whole class.



A 5-foot-11, 175-pounder from California, Spafford is a legit 4.3 runner with exceptional route technique and breaks.

Again Spafford is another case of rankings being misleading as he was a consensus top-10 wideout in the country before an injury sidelined him for the majority of the fall.

And in his two previous seasons he racked up 36 touchdowns and over 2,600 yards.



Despite his size screaming slot receiver, Spafford will likely continue to be an outside force at the next level with his raw speed and underrated hands, making for a nice “thunder and lightning” pairing with Miami’s other larger receivers in the class.

 

Will he start out as a slot behind Mali? Some of those hitches were very well run. Clean feet and doesn't give away much to the DB.

What a dangerous duo on the same side the WOW factor

 

meant more about not pulling the whole "he's a FR, he needs to learn how to block and learn the entire playbook" kind of excuses.. at the very least, just scheme a handful of plays we can use this dudes speed and playmaking ability with...

I'm that case.... I agree

 

Maybe the camera angles but doesn’t look 4.35 speed to me.

He ran 10.69 on the track last year so he is fast.

 

He ran 10.69 on the track last year so he is fast.

Ah ok. Then maybe the camera angle. I can usually tell from the side cameras but the qb under throws him a lot.

 

No scheming necessary. They don't play the same position.

This !!!! I don’t see slot at this point. More of a Z. He is fast af but needs to work on his release. He may become a slot once he develops.

 

The way he moves reminds me of Roscoe P and Travis B. Is that a fair comp?

Jeff Thomas

 

He ran 10.69 on the track last year so he is fast.

That will usually get you to state in HS, that's fast

 

That will usually get you to state in HS, that's fast

That part! Most of these cats never got in them blocks mane!

 

Just need him to stay healthy

 

Speed incoming

 

That will usually get you to state in HS, that's fast

Yup and he ran it as a junior. March 2024, he also has a bunch of other sub 10.9 times.

 

Yup and he ran it as a junior. March 2024, he also has a bunch of other sub 10.9 times.

I’m interested in seeing his 10 yard split.

 

Will he get a shot at punt returns?

I’m sure he will
He’s legit

 

Yup and he ran it as a junior. March 2024, he also has a bunch of other sub 10.9 times.

Excellent route runner
My buddy coaches at a top CA school that played Mission Viejo in season and 7v7 and said he’s best route runner he’s seen, making g guys trip and stumble all over themselves
So I think it’s more than speed w this kid!!