Five-Star Receiver Brysen Wright Gives Miami Two Reasons to Celebrate

Miami University made history by being the first college football program to offer scholarship to five-star wide receiver Brysen Wright in 2023, before he had played a single varsity game. The 17-year-old wide receiver chose to join the Hurricanes over offers from Florida and Texas, a decision that not only gives Miami two top receivers to look forward to next season but also gives coach Mario Cristobal a significant commitment from a pair of Florida's top talents.

Wright, ESPN's top overall prospect in the Class of 2028, plans to finish his high school career a year early and commit to the Hurricanes for the 2027 season. The decision marks a turning point for Miami, as Wright joins Nick Lennear from Miami Carol City in the same recruiting class, bolstering the team's offensive firepower.

Wright's national recognition began with his stellar performances playing flag football, earning him the NFL FLAG Player of the Year title for 2025. Even before entering high school, the young athlete had already amassed an impressive tally of 18 touchdown passes during his sophomore season at Mandarin High School, just one year prior to his initial exposure.

His junior season has been nothing short of extraordinary, with Wright catching 46 passes for 984 yards and 11 touchdowns through 10 games. His explosive production has set him apart, surpassing his sophomore totals in catches, yards, and touchdowns before the end of the regular season. Wright's contributions are not limited to his receiving roles; he has also played safety and returned kicks for Mandarin.

In the 2023 season, Wright has already established himself as a dynamic force on the field, amassing 2,592 receiving yards and 29 touchdown catches across 33 varsity games alongside Mandarin quarterback Knox Annis. As the team prepares for the postseason, Wright is just 16 yards away from reaching his first 1,000-yard receiving season.