DEPTH CHART: Wide Receivers

July 27, 2026 -

The off-season is in the books. It’s now time to prepare for Fall Camp and the 2026 season. Head coach Mario Cristobal and wide receiver coach Kevin Beard have assembled a talented and deep group for 2026.

The only question is … can they gel in all phases of the position and take the big step toward elite status in college football.

Our series continues today focusing on the potential competition for starting positions and backup roles at each position. Our projections of each depth chart are just that, not the actual depth charts. Every Cane must earn their position and playing time on the depth chart.

No freebies. Let’s go!

WIDE RECEIVERS:

SLOT:

Malachi Toney

Sophomore | #1 | 5’-11” / 188

Vance Spafford

Freshman | #13 | 5’-10” / 175

Daylyn Upshaw

Sophomore | #7 | 6’-0” / 195

OUTSIDE:

Cooper Barkate

Senior | #18 | 6’-1” / 195

Vandrevius Jacobs

Junior | #8 | 6’-0” / 182

Somourian Wingo

Freshman | #12 | 6’-2” / 190

OUTSIDE:

Daylyn Upshaw

Sophomore | #7 | 6’-0” / 195

Josh Moore

Sophomore | #3 | 6’-4” / 215

Cam Vaughn

Junior | #17 | 6’-2” / 185

ALSO: Milan Parris, Tyran Evans

BOTTOM LINE:

Miami’s wide receivers are extremely talented, explosive and deep. These ten Canes are one of the best wide receiver groups in the country.

GO CANES!