Elite 2027 WR Nick Lennear commits to Miami

Miami Northwestern four-star recruit chooses Hurricanes over Syracuse, Nebraska, LSU and Oklahoma

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Miami Northwestern four-star wide receiver Nick Lennear has committed to Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes. Lennear is the No. 31 overall prospect and No. 5 WR in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.

Why it matters

Miami continues to excel at in-state recruiting, landing a top-ranked 2027 prospect who could help the Hurricanes return to national prominence under head coach Mario Cristobal.

The details

Lennear chose Miami over offers from Syracuse, Nebraska, LSU and Oklahoma. The 6-foot, 165-pound receiver is ranked as the No. 19 recruit, No. 3 wideout and No. 4 player in Florida in the Rivals300. He was impressed by Miami's season-opening win over Notre Dame and Cristobal's vision for the program.

  • Lennear committed to Miami on March 6, 2026.

The players

Nick Lennear

A four-star wide receiver from Miami Northwestern High School, ranked as the No. 31 overall prospect and No. 5 WR in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Mario Cristobal

The head football coach at the University of Miami, who is working to rebuild the Hurricanes program.

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What they’re saying

“This weekend showed me Miami is building something special. Coach Cristobal's vision, the energy around the program, and the way they're recruiting makes me excited to be part of bringing the Hurricanes back to the top.”

— Nick Lennear (Rivals)

What’s next

Lennear will look to make an immediate impact when he joins the Miami Hurricanes in 2027.

The takeaway

Miami's ability to land a top-ranked in-state recruit like Lennear is a promising sign for the Hurricanes' future under Cristobal's leadership, as they aim to rebuild the program into a national powerhouse.