The Hurricanes picked up a huge commitment on Saturday, landing five-star cornerback Donte Wright Jr.<\/p>\n
Wright, a California native, flipped his commitment from Georgia to Miami. Wright is listed as the No. 2 cornerback and No. 9 player in the 2027 class, according to 247Sports\u2019 composite rankings. He announced his flip on social media.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter a lot of prayer, thought (and) talks with my family,\u201d Wright wrote on social media, \u201cI would like to announce I will be committing to the University of Miami.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wright, listed at 6 feet 1 and 170 pounds, had been committed to the Bulldogs since June 30, 2025.<\/p>\n
Wright had 25 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and seven pass breakups as a junior at Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, California.<\/p>\n
Wright is a \u201ccoverage ace that could be a difference-maker for any Power Four defense with his speed, twitch and physicality,\u201d according to his 247Sports scouting report.<\/p>\n
Wright is the second cornerback in the Hurricanes\u2019 2027 class, joining Sherrod Gourdine. He is the third five-star prospect in the class, according to 247Sports\u2019 composite rankings; he joins quarterback Israel Abrams and wide receiver Nick Lennear as five-star UM commits.<\/p>\n
After a lot of Prayer,Thought & talks with my Family. I would like to announce I will be committing to the University of Miami @CanesFootball<\/a> @coach_cristobal<\/a> @dtrain2901<\/a> @CoachWillHarris<\/a> @CoachTJefferson<\/a> \ufffc\ufffc\ufffc \ufffc\ufffc\ufffc pic.twitter.com\/3J2RA6f8XW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Donte’ Wright Jr. (@DonteWright_11) May 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t