Miami Hurricanes Land 4-Star WR Prospect Brian Hightower

The Miami Hurricanes added a major playmaker to their 2018 recruiting class Wednesday, as 4-star wide receiver Brian Hightower announced his commitment on Twitter:

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305, Here I Come #Storm18 

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." pic.twitter.com/534N4AXfAo

— Brian Hightower (@longlivee14) March 2, 2017"

Hightower chose the Hurricanes over the likes of Alabama, Clemson and USC. The 6'3", 185-pounder currently ranks No. 37 overall and sixth among receivers in the 2018 class. He is second among receivers in the South region, according to Scout.com.

After posting huge numbers as a sophomore at Calabasas High School in California, Hightower transferred to the hallowed IMG Academy for his final two years. He did not receive as much playing time as expected during his junior season but remains an explosive deep threat who was on the radar of most national powers.

"It's tough. Every day I'm going against guys like (Ohio State commitment) Marcus Williamson, (LSU commit) Grant Delpit and the best players in the country," Hightower told Jeremy Birmingham of Landof10.com. "I'm making myself better. It's a great fit for me and it's great going against the top guys every day. There are no off days here."

There were very few hints early on regarding what direction Hightower's recruitment would take. Alabama, USC and Clemson were each given an equal 33-percent chance of landing him by 247Sports as the 2017 signing day approached, and Florida was also known to be in the running due to its proximity to IMG.

Hightower maintained he would likely choose a school in the southeast.

"It's nothing against California," Hightower said, per Rob Cassidy of Rivals. "It's just about a competition level. I want to play down here because I feel like it's a better level of competition."

Now a member of the Hurricanes, Hightower will join the ACC power and look to provide its wide receiving corps with a marked boost once he arrives on campus.

However, he won't be alone.

Miami also secured a commitment from 4-star receiver Daquris Wiggins, who was the 40th-ranked receiver in the class of 2018, per Scout.

With those two in the fold and the program just starting to discover its identity under head coach Mark Richt, the Hurricanes offense should be in good hands for years to come.

Stats courtesy of MaxPreps unless otherwise noted.