Miami Hurricanes Flip Four-Star WR Vance Spafford From Georgia

The Miami Hurricanes successfully flipped four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford from the Georgia Bulldogs for their 2026 recruiting class, marking their first receiver commitment for the class. Spafford, ranked among the top receivers nationally, chose Miami due to the coaching staff's family environment and development prospects, despite having over two dozen offers from major programs including Georgia, Oregon, and UCLA. Standing at 5-foot-11 and weighing 175 pounds, Spafford boasts elite speed with a 10.69-second 100-meter dash and a strong track record in high school football and track. His commitment strengthens Miami's class, currently ranked between seventh and tenth nationally, and adds to a recent trend of Miami winning recruiting battles against Georgia under coaches Mario Cristobal and Kirby Smart. Georgia, with a top-five class, will likely pursue other receiver targets following Spafford's decommitment. Miami's recruiting momentum is also highlighted by other recent commitments and projected signings, positioning them as a rising force in college football recruiting.