Miami has perfect pairing for Malachi Toney with 2027 WR from South Florida area

Miami 2027 wide receiver target Nick Lennear has trimmed his recruitment to five finalists: Florida State, LSU, Miami, Syracuse and Texas A&M.

Lennear is listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds, and he's now at Miami Carol City after spending time at Miami Northwestern.

Miami's 2027 wide receiver Nick Lennear includes Miami in final 5 schools

Lennear is a top-25 national recruit in the Rivals Industry Ranking, which puts him No. 25 overall, No. 5 at wide receiver, and No. 4 in Florida.

Rankings of Nick Lennear

• 247Sports: 94 rating, No. 16 nationally, No. 3 WR, No. 3 in Florida.
• 247Sports Composite: 0.9924 rating, No. 14 nationally, No. 4 WR, No. 2 in Florida.
• ESPN Junior 300: No. 26 overall with a 87 scout grade.

In 2025, he played both ways for a Northwestern team that reached the 3A title game. In the championship game he posted six catches for 135 yards and a touchdown, plus two tackles and an interception on defense.

In the Navy All-American Bowl, he finished with six catches for 48 yards and a touchdown.

Lennear has taken multiple trips to Coral Gables, including March 8, 2024, March 18, 2025, and two fall 2025 game weekends (Aug. 31 and Sept. 20).

Lennear has an official visit to Miami on May 29, 2026.

Malachi Toney's freshman season has changed a program's recruiting. Toney put up 109 catches and 1,211 receiving yards, both single-season school records, and 10 receiving touchdowns in his first year.

If you're a top receiver deciding between Miami and the usual national powers, the opportunity Toney got in his freshman year might play a factor. Also, the chance to play alongside such a dynamic player for at least the next two years could be enticing. When Miami goes for WR talent, this is something that will surely help.