Bangin’ out West: Romello Brinson becomes 4th Canes commit from Miami Northwestern

The floodgates have been as open as ever lately for Miami on the recruiting trail as they add another high-level prospect in four-star wide receiver Romello Brinson. He announced his commitment in an Instagram video in which he hosted friends and family.

The scene at Romello Brinson’s IG live as his UM commitment video was shown. @GodChildM3_ pic.twitter.com/lFo7zLvJt6

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Canes Commit: Romello Brinson

Brinson is ranked as the 25th best receiver in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite and 132nd overall. He’s the 4th Cane commit in this class from local powerhouse Miami Northwestern, joining CB Tim Burns, TE Khalil Brantley, and LB Ja’Corey Hammett, and now the second receiver to commit in the past week after Plantation’s Jacolby George. 

The name should sound familiar. Brinson had actually been committed to the Canes for a good chunk of 2019 up until November. Since, Brinson had put out a top-5 of Miami, Georgia, LSU, Alabama and Texas A&M. In May, he narrowed it down to UM and the Bulldogs.

On his scouting report from 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins, he’s “a big target with a long stride, shows good body control, and is a true deep threat with reliable hands.” Many scouts have considered Brinson a slightly taller version of former Northwestern receiver and NFL first-round pick Amari Cooper. Brinson caught 43 passes for 834 yards in his junior year with eight touchdowns. He helped the Bulls win the 5A state title in 2019.

It’s another big get for new WR coach Rob Likens. But a lot of credit should go to TE coach Stephen Field, who used to coach the Bulls and provided a big link for the Canes.

If he sticks, Romello Brinson adds much needed depth to the receiver room. The three upperclassmen wideouts on the roster are all eligible for the 2021 NFL Draft. 

As previously mentioned, Miami now has 4 commits in the class from Northwestern. But they are still in contention for another one. 4-star safety Kamren Kinchens is slated to pick between the Canes, Auburn, and Texas A&M in July.