5-Star EDGE Prospect Jayden Wayne Commits to Miami over Alabama, LSU, Georgia, More

One of the best defensive players in the class was added by the Hurricanes.

During an appearance on CBS Sports HQ, Wayne said he will attend the University of Miami.

Wayne is a 5-star prospect according to the rankings. He is one of the top players in the state of Florida.

His talent level is underscored by the list of schools that offered him a scholarship.

Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Oklahoma, Florida, auburn, Penn State, Texas and USC were some of the programs that were interested in.

Many schools wanted to include him in their defense.

Adam Gorney of Rivals was so impressed with Wayne's play that he compared the pass-rusher to an Oregon player. It was quite high praise, considering that the defensive end has been considered the best prospect for the 2022.

The prospect's "length and quickness to beat blockers off the ball and the explosiveness at the LOS quickly get into the backfield" is similar to that of ArizonaCardinals star Chandler Jones.

Wayne's athletic ability gives him the potential to be an elite pass-rusher, as someone who could quickly develop into a key player on his team's defensive front.

Defenses need athletic linemen who can use their speed and burst both against the run and to prevent quarterbacks from establishing a rhythm in the no-huddle, fast- paced offensive approach so many take in today's college football.

If Wayne is able to live up to his potential, he will be the Hurricanes' player of the future.

Going into their first season with the program, the Miami head coach and his staff are building up a strong roster of good, young prospects.

The previous coaching staff brought in a lot of talent. The Hurricanes finished in the top 20 of national team rankings in both of the next two years.

There are 13 commitments for the class of 2023. Five-star recruits Wayne and Francis Mauigoa are going to Miami.

To get the program back among the nation's elite, it will be on the new coach and his staff to maximize the potential of high-ceiling players like Wayne.