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No. 1 recruit Brysen Wright to announce college commitment Thursday

Five-star wide receiver Brysen Wright, ranked the top prospect in the 2028 recruiting class, will announce his college commitment on Thursday, November 5. Texas, Florida, and Miami are his finalists.

Where
Jacksonville, Florida (recruit); Texas campus (visited)
When
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

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  • Thursday, November 5, 2026. Brysen Wright announces college commitment1 2

Who's involved

  • Brysen Wright5-star wide receiver recruit
  • Texas Longhornsfinalist program
  • Floridafinalist program
  • Miamifinalist program
  • Steve SarkisianTexas head coach

The facts

  • Wright attends Mandarin High School in Jacksonville and is 6-foot-4, weighing 215 pounds.1
  • Wright was ranked No. 1 high school prospect nationally by USA TODAY for 2028 class before season.1
  • Wright earned NFL Flag Player of the Year for 2025.1
  • Mandarin High School has a 9-1 record heading to FHSAA Region 1-5A playoffs, seeded No. 1.1
  • Texas hosted Wright for a visit during Ohio State game earlier in the season.2
  • Wright is No. 1-ranked receiver in 2028 cycle and top overall prospect for the class.2
  • Texas signed wide receiver Jaime Ffrench Jr. from Mandarin previously; he later transferred to Michigan.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Sports Illustrated Early indication is Wright will choose Miami Hurricanes due to proximity to home.2

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  1. No. 1 2028 WR recruit to pick between Texas, Florida, Miami Thursday Longhorns Wire Not rated, November 2, 2026
  2. Texas Makes Top 3 For No. 1-Ranked 2028 Recruit Sports Illustrated Not rated, November 2, 2026

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