Hurricanes land commitment from local five-star prospect Nicholas Lennear

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The Hurricanes landed a huge addition to their 2027 class late Thursday night.

Miami Carol City five-star wide receiver Nicholas Lennear committed to UM while attending the team’s recruiting event, giving a big boost to the Hurricanes’ class. He chose Miami over offers from FSU, Georgia and Indiana, among others.

Lennear got on the microphone at the event and announced his commitment while Miami coach Mario Cristobal looked on, according to a video Lennear shared on Instagram.

Lennear is one of the top players in the nation in the 2027 recruiting class. The five-star prospect is listed as the No. 3 wide receiver and No. 12 player in the class in 247Sports’ composite rankings.

The rising senior previously played at Miami Northwestern, where he won a state title as a freshman. Lennear has played both wide receiver and cornerback. This offseason, he transferred to Miami Carol City.

Earlier this year, he participated in the Navy All-American Bowl and had six catches for 48 yards and a touchdown.

Lennear is the fifth member of the Hurricanes’ 2027 class, which is currently ranked 13th in the 247Sports composite rankings. Lennear is the second wide receiver in the class, joining Chaminade-Madonna four-star receiver Ah’Mari Stevens.

Lennear’s composite grade of .9924 — which is subject to change — would make him the second-highest-rated wide receiver to sign with UM since 247Sports started grading players more than 20 years ago. The only wide receiver with a higher grade was Ryan Moore, a Class of 2022 wide receiver who was the No. 1 receiver in the class.

If Lennear keeps his five-star ranking and the standout sticks with his pledge, he would be the first five-star player Cristobal has signed at Miami who did not play offensive or defensive line.

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