Canes’ elite class could get even better on Thursday. And UM notes, draft fallout

Miami Herald · Barry Jackson · 2026-11-04 15:37 UTC

The Hurricanes reportedly are the front-runner to add a top wide receiver. And news on Darian Mensah, the Protect College Sports Act, UM’s safety and the Canes’ NFL rookie class.

A six-pack of Hurricanes notes on a Wednesday, as we close in on UM-Notre Dame on Saturday night (7:30 p.m., NBC 6):

▪ The Canes are in the mix for a handful of Class of 2028 players who are considered the best or second-best at their position. And one of them, Jacksonville Mandarin receiver Brysen Wright, is expected to pick a school on Thursday, according to On3.

Miami, Florida, and Texas are the finalists, but UM is in “the driver’s seat,” on3 reported.

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