The University of Miami football program made a major recruiting statement this week by flipping 4-star wide receiver Milan Parris from the Iowa State Cyclones. This addition boosts what’s quickly becoming one of the top receiver hauls in the 2026 recruiting class.
The move elevated the Hurricanes’ 2026 recruiting class to No. 1 in the ACC and No. 12 nationally, according to 247Sports. The announcement went viral Tuesday night when On3’s Hayes Fawcett posted the commitment edit on X (formerly known as Twitter). The post featured Parris posing in full Hurricanes gear alongside a quote regarding his decision to flip back to Miami football.
“Thanks to my family, coaches and teammates for helping me get to this point, Go Canes🙌🏽,” Parris stated.
Parris had previously committed to Iowa State in January, where he would have been the highest-rated receiver in program history. However, following a massive senior-year breakout and official visits to Oregon, Oklahoma, and Miami, the 6-foot-5, 210-pound target changed course.
This commitment gives Hurricanes receivers coach Kevin Beard his fourth Rivals300 wideout, tying Ohio State for the most in the nation. Miami’s recruiting class now includes standout players like Vance Spafford (flipped from Georgia), Somourian Wingo, and Tyran Evans.
Currently standing at 6-1 overall and bowl-eligible, the Hurricanes are seeing their on-field success translate directly into recruiting wins. According to Rivals and 247Sports, Parris ranks No. 23 among all wide receivers and is projected as a top-200 overall prospect. His blend of size, leaping ability, and deep-threat speed adds another valuable layer to an already stacked wide receiver room.
The timing of the flip was impeccable—it dropped just hours after Miami’s dominant 42-7 win over the Stanford Cardinal. Fans and recruiting analysts quickly labeled it a major victory over competing programs like Oregon and Oklahoma, both of whom were in the final mix for Parris.
Despite this recruiting momentum, Miami recently dropped from No. 2 in the national rankings following a 24-21 home loss to unranked Louisville in Week 8. Quarterback Carson Beck struggled in that game, throwing four interceptions, including a costly one in field goal range late in the fourth quarter.
The edit from Fawcett, featuring a message from the Ohio native and 2026 commit, quickly made the rounds across Miami football circles, racking up over 67,000 views in less than a day on the platform.
With this significant signing and continued on-field efforts, the Hurricanes are positioning themselves as a powerhouse in both competition and recruiting moving forward.
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