In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the college football world, five-star wide receiver Omari Evans has decommitted from Penn State and officially committed to the Miami Hurricanes. The 6’2″, 185-pound standout from the 2025 recruiting class had been a key part of Penn State’s 2025 recruiting efforts, but in a surprising turn of events, Evans flipped his allegiance to the storied program in South Florida.
Evans, a dynamic playmaker with blazing speed and exceptional ball skills, had been heavily recruited by numerous top programs. His commitment to Penn State back in the summer of 2024 was considered a major coup for the Nittany Lions. However, the tides have shifted in recent months, as Miami’s coaching staff made a strong push to secure his services.
Sources close to the situation have indicated that Miami’s recruitment efforts, including in-person visits from head coach Mario Cristobal and wide receivers coach Kevin Beard, played a significant role in the change of heart. Miami’s rise under Cristobal, with a revamped offense and the promise of competing in a high-powered ACC, may have been enough to sway Evans from his initial commitment to Penn State.
For the Hurricanes, landing Evans is a massive victory, adding one of the most coveted playmakers in the nation to their 2025 class. Miami’s wide receiver corps is expected to receive a major boost from the addition of Evans, who is expected to make an immediate impact when he arrives on campus.
Evans’ decision is yet another example of the fierce recruiting battles that dominate the college football landscape, as programs continue to battle for top-tier talent. His flip to Miami may have just shifted the balance of power in the race for the top recruits in the nation.