Miami Hurricanes land commitment from three-star edge rusher, flipping him from NC State
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Varela’s address. The Miami Hurricanes are still actively seeking new players. Mykah Newton, a three-star edge rusher, made his verbal promise known on Friday, marking his most recent commitment.
Newton, a graduate of Newberry High School, had earlier pledged to attend NC State. Newton announced the choice on his X account with the caption “THE UUUUUUUUU,” followed by a series of
alternating orange and green hearts. “A Dream Accomplished: I’m Heading to the U! Let’s simply work and succeed instead of arguing about it!
There are currently 21 commits in the Hurricanes’ 2025 recruiting class. Of those 21, seven have committed in the last two months. These players include offensive lineman Seuseu Alofaituli from Las
Vegas Bishop Gorman, linebacker Gavin Nix from Bradenton IMG Academy, Mandarin athlete Hylton Stubbs from Jacksonville, cornerback Jaboree Antoine from New Iberia (Louisiana) Westgate, wide
receiver Daylyn Upshaw from Phenix City (Alabama) Central, and defensive lineman Donta Simpson from Chaminade-Madonna. Newton is Miami’s second edge rusher in the class, joining three-star Herbert Scroggins.
