Miami within the thick of it for in-state WR Somourian Wingo Jr.

The Miami Hurricanes have hosted Somourian Wingo a number of instances over the past two years.

But final weekend he was once ready to soak up campus in an legit talk over with capability and it introduced extra intensity for the St. Augustine (Fla.) High School extensive receiver to soak up.

“In the meetings, spending time with academics and going over all of that gave a better understanding of how it would be,” Wingo mentioned. “All the people stood out — the staff, the players. It’s always a good time being here spending time with the players and coaches, it’s a blessing more than anything.

“It was once about including directly to what we all know, plus that I’d have a large number of a laugh right here. It was once extra about having a laugh as a substitute of being strictly a soccer participant. They confirmed that.”

The well-rounded trip to South Florida also came with more sit-downs from assistant coaches under Mario Cristobal, including wide receivers coach Kevin Beard.

“The bond at all times strengthens when I’m round KB,” Wingo said. “Especially this weekend, being round him with my circle of relatives. Showing that he can also be that very same particular person round my circle of relatives, my siblings…

“He’s an all-around good dude. Good coach. It’s a blessing to know him.”

Wingo was once additionally ready to reconnect with UM freshman extensive receiver Daylyn Upshaw whilst again on campus. The two have grown quite shut as Upshaw performed host to the blue-chip goal this time round.

“I was with Daylyn this weekend, I was with him last time,” he mentioned. “He is relatable so it’s always a good time. He made sure to put me first for a lot of things.

“You can inform the avid gamers need me as neatly.”

The overall push from Miami has long been evident for Wingo, who kicked off his official visit slate with the Hurricanes. Florida hosts him this weekend before stops at Alabama and South Carolina to round out the month.

“It’s an enormous affect, they set the usual,” he said of Miami. “Now in all places I am going they were given to understand they have got to present it 110 p.c and display they in point of fact need me simply as Miami did.”

A verbal dedication from probably the most Sunshine State’s most sensible wideouts may come this offseason.

Marcus Benjamin contributed to this record.