Brysen Wright Commits to University of Miami

The five-star junior from Mandarin High School made his verbal commitment official at a packed auditorium event.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in People

Brysen Wright Commits to University of Miami

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Brysen Wright, a junior five-star recruit, committed to the University of Miami at an event in front of a packed auditorium. The verbal commitment is non-binding and will not bind Wright until he signs a national letter of intent, and he will reclassify as part of the commitment.

Why it matters

Wright is a highly rated local prospect whose decision adds to the talent flow from the Jacksonville area to a major college program. Because verbal commitments are non-binding, his final signing will occur when Class of 2027 players can sign national letters of intent.

Wright, listed at 6-4 and 205 pounds, posted 984 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns on 46 catches this season. His five-figure NIL deal with Wild Card is the first known such deal by a local player with a sports card company.

The players

Brysen Wright

Brysen Wright is a junior five-star recruit from Mandarin High School in Jacksonville who played middle school football in St. Johns County.

University of Miami

The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, and a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The details

Wright made the commitment official at a packed auditorium event on Thursday afternoon, and he helped lead Mandarin to back-to-back 9-1 regular seasons. Wright also has a signature cleat released by Battle Sports from August of last year.

Last year: Wright signed a five-figure NIL deal with Wild Card, and Battle Sports released his signature cleat in August.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026: Wright announced his commitment to the University of Miami.
Dec. 2-4, 2026: Class of 2027 players can sign national letters of intent.

Market Landscape

Wright was the first known local player to sign an NIL deal with a sports card company, a sign that name, image and likeness compensation is reaching high school prospects before college. The deal places him within a growing market for prospect-driven endorsements in youth athletics.

Wright's commitment signals that Miami will be a destination for one of the top local receivers and defensive backs in the Class of 2027. Fantasy and recruiting followers can track his signing date in early December.

The takeaway

Wright's early commitment and NIL activity show how prospects can build visibility and income well before signing day. Readers following the Class of 2027 can watch the December signing window for a binding decision.