4-Star WR Prospect Mark Pope Commits to Miami Hurricanes

Mark Pope, a 4-star wide receiver who rose to prominence at Miami Southridge High School, will be heading to the Miami Hurricanes. 

Pope announced his decision Monday: 

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PLEASE RESPECT MY DECISION  @r81dugans pic.twitter.com/GTEj1TeRZv

— Mark Pope3️⃣ (@markpop10517405) March 27, 2017"

An undeniable athletic presence at receiver, Pope established himself as one of the premier players at his position among all 2018 recruits. According to Scout.com, he is the 282nd-ranked player in his class and the 50th-ranked receiver. 

Furthermore, Pope is the 21st-ranked receiver in the entire South region and the 11th-best pass-catcher the state of Florida has to offer. 

Although he isn't the biggest wideout in his class, Pope emerged as a standout performer because of his ability to burn past defenders and use tremendous athleticism to his advantage. 

As Scout.com's official analysis noted, "Pope is a bouncy athlete that makes things look effortless when releasing off the line of scrimmage as well." The report also stated he "is a crisp route runner that does a nice job of breaking off defenders to get separation."

But at 6'0" and 160 pounds, Pope likely doesn't have a future as an outside receiver as he moves up the ranks. Rather, he resembles a dynamite slot option thanks to his ability to breeze past defenders off the snap and change directions effortlessly.

At Miami, the homegrown product projects as a game-breaking talent once he's able to acclimate to a fresh scheme. 

Although he may not put up the stats worthy of a No. 1 receiver who works along the boundary, Pope has the ability to stretch the field vertically and laterally in ways that make defenses quiver. 

And considering the Hurricanes also secured a commitment from fellow Southridge receiver Daquris Wiggins, per Scout.com, Pope should feel right as home as he sets his sights on a prosperous collegiate career.

Recruit information courtesy of Scout.com.