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06-06-2025
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Miami in the thick of it for in-state WR Somourian Wingo Jr.
The Miami Hurricanes have hosted Somourian Wingo several times over the last two years. But last weekend he was able to take in campus in an official visit capacity and it offered more depth for the St. Augustine (Fla.) High School wide receiver to take in. Advertisement "In the meetings, spending time with academics and going over all of that gave a better understanding of how it would be," Wingo said. "All the people stood out -- the staff, the players. It's always a good time being here spending time with the players and coaches, it's a blessing more than anything. "It was about adding on to what we know, plus that I'd have a lot of fun here. It was more about having fun instead of being strictly a football player. They showed that." The well-rounded trip to South Florida also came with more sit-downs from assistant coaches under Mario Cristobal, including wide receivers coach Kevin Beard. "The bond always strengthens when I'm around KB," Wingo said. "Especially this weekend, being around him with my family. Showing that he can be that same person around my family, my siblings... Advertisement "He's an all-around good dude. Good coach. It's a blessing to know him." CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker RIVALS CAMP SERIES: Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy | Rivals Five-Star roster | Schedule/info Wingo was also able to reconnect with UM freshman wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw while back on campus. The two have grown relatively close as Upshaw played host to the blue-chip target this time around. Advertisement "I was with Daylyn this weekend, I was with him last time," he said. "He is relatable so it's always a good time. He made sure to put me first for a lot of things. "You can tell the players want me as well." The overall push from Miami has long been evident for Wingo, who kicked off his official visit slate with the Hurricanes. Florida hosts him this weekend before stops at Alabama and South Carolina to round out the month. "It's a huge impact, they set the standard," he said of Miami. "Now everywhere I go they got to know they have to give it 110 percent and show they really want me just as Miami did." A verbal commitment from one of the Sunshine State's top wideouts could come this offseason. Marcus Benjamin contributed to this report.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Young WR talent at Miami impresses four-star Somourian Wingo
There is no lack of familiarity between Miami and in-state wide receiver target Somourian Wingo. The St. Augustine (Fla.) High School four-star has been to campus several times this spring, including over the weekend for UM's spring game showcase. Advertisement There he saw something for the first time, a group of freshmen wide receivers making an immediate impact. "Seeing the freshman ball stood out," Wingo told Rivals. "All the hard work is paying off. Them being first in the meetings, last to leave, it's all showing that hard work really shows you can ball and that it will pay off. "(Malachi) Toney is setting the standard, showing what it takes to be a really good player." The leader of the wide receiver room, coach Kevin Beard, reconnected with the in-state star in addition to others on staff while Wingo was back in Coral Gables for the second time in a few weeks. Advertisement "They always invite me and show me a lot of love," he said. "They really care, and it's a blessing to be in that position. "The scheme is similar to my high school so when you talk about the relationships, it comes all together and matches perfect." CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker The battle for Wingo's commitment will feature Miami against a heavy SEC contingent, and all parties involved have penciled in official visit. Advertisement The Hurricanes will get the initial official visit, May 30, before consecutive weekends throughout SEC country. Florida hosts him June 6 before Alabama on June 13 and South Carolina on June 20. A verbal commitment is expected at some point thereafter, though Wingo says he remains open to visits beyond the decision window. "I'm going with the flow," he said. It sounds like game trips will be taken independent of the productive wide receiver's verbal pledge status. The rising-senior, who notched more than 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2024, will include trips down I-95 to Hard Rock Stadium in the fall. "I will be in Miami for multiple games," Wingo said. "The relationship I've built with these coaches has grown even stronger and I want to keep adding on to it."
