Top 2028 Football Prospect Narrows College Choice to 4 Schools

Brysen Wright, a highly-touted wide receiver, is considering Miami, Florida State, Texas, and Ohio State.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:54pm

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Brysen Wright, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound wide receiver from Jacksonville, Florida, is considered one of the top prospects in the 2028 college football recruiting class. The No. 1 wide receiver and No. 2 overall player in Florida has narrowed his list of potential schools down to four: Miami, Florida State, Texas, and Ohio State.

Why it matters

Landing elite recruits like Wright is crucial for top college football programs as they look to build championship-caliber rosters. The competition to sign Wright will be fierce, as each of the four schools he's considering have had recent success recruiting and developing top wide receiver talent.

The details

Wright has already received scholarship offers from all four schools on his list. Miami and Florida State offered him early, in 2023 and 2024 respectively, as they look to keep the talented pass-catcher in-state. Texas and Ohio State offered Wright in 2025. Over the past two seasons at Mandarin High School, Wright has put up impressive numbers, catching 77 passes for 1,629 yards and 18 touchdowns. He's also scored on defense and special teams.

  • Wright received his first scholarship offer from Miami in December 2023.
  • Florida State offered Wright a scholarship in July 2024.
  • Texas and Ohio State both offered Wright scholarships in May 2025.

The players

Brysen Wright

A 6-foot-3, 215-pound wide receiver from Jacksonville, Florida, ranked as the No. 1 wide receiver and No. 2 overall player in Florida in the 2028 recruiting class.

Mario Cristobal

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes football team.

Steve Sarkisian

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team.

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What they’re saying

“Brysen Wright is a physically advanced pass catcher that doesn't look his age and dominates 50-50 situations with his hands and balance.”

— Andrew Ivins, 247Sports director of scouting

What’s next

Wright is expected to make his college decision sometime before the start of his senior season of high school football.

The takeaway

The recruitment of elite prospects like Brysen Wright is a high-stakes game for top college football programs, as landing these blue-chip talents can be the difference between championship contention and also-ran status. The four schools vying for Wright's commitment - Miami, Florida State, Texas, and Ohio State - all have strong track records of developing star wide receivers, making this a recruitment worth watching closely.