Miami football gets surprise commitment from 4-Star WR

Four-star wide receiver Michael Redding III made a surprise commitment to the Miami football program at the Opening on Sunday.

Four-star wide receiver Michael Redding III’s commitment to the Miami football program Sunday was a huge boost to the 2020 Hurricanes recruiting class. Redding is the second highest rated player in Miami’s 2020 class. His decision to commit to the Hurricanes comes hours after DE Samuel Anaele announced his de-commitment.

Redding III is the second four-star WR to commit to Miami in June. Marcus Fleming from Miami Northwestern committed to the Hurricanes on June 13. Redding III is the nation’s 131st ranked player the 28th ranked WR and the 17th ranked player in Florida. Only Running Back Don Chaney Jr. is ranked higher in Miami’s 2020 class.

Redding III will join a young, but talented Miami wide receiver corps for the 2020 season. The Hurricanes will lose graduate transfer K.J. Osborn after the 2020 season. Rising junior Jeff Thomas is likely headed to the NFL. Mike Harley will likely be the only Miami WR with significant experience entering 2020.

A variety of factors played into Redding III’s decision to commit to the Miami football program. His relationship with The New Miami WR coach Taylor Stubblefield, the Hurricanes modern pro-style offense, the smaller student enrollment, the U brand nationally and 2020 QB Tyler VanDyke all played a role in Redding III’s decision.

"“I got on the phone with [Taylor Stubblefield]…We talked about a few things and he was just letting me know what was going on and what was the situation. Basically you know I had a good talk with him then I got to talk to Coach Diaz. I talked to him and he let me know [I had a full ride and a spot].You know I was all in on Miami from the jump. I had a great visit there. I got to talk a lot with Coach Stubbs. He’s a great dude … It was just that visit. It was really great. I loved Coach Stubb’s coaching style when I worked with him. He’s very technical and the way that he explained [Dan Enos’] offense is amazing.They run a pro and kind of spread deal. They do a lot of similar things to what they do in the NFL so it’s going to help me get familiar with NFL plays and stuff. Being a smaller school it’s also good with academics. So I know I’m going to be able to learn there.Miami is also very big when it comes to their brand. When you see The U, you know it’s Miami so that’s going to help me with my platform just being able to kind of network and spread my brand. Great dude and a great quarterback (VanDyke). You know I saw some film of him at the Paradise Camp and he was throwing that thing and spinning it.He’s tall and got great accuracy so I see a lot of good things in him. He (his father) wanted me to make this decision on my own.”"

The addition of Redding III and Fleming for 2020 add to the strong Sophomore class at WR with Brian Hightower, Mark Pope and Dee Wiggins, plus incoming freshman Jeremiah Payton who was impressive this spring. Enos, his offensive staff and the mostly new recruiting staff have upgraded the talent on the Miami offense.

With the talent the Hurricanes have offensively, the only test that remains is will the Miami skill position players on offense have enough support from whoever plays QB and the offensive line. Putting the QBs in a position to succeed and stabilizing the offensive line will be Enos and his staff’s priority in training camp.