The Miami Hurricanes aim to contend in the ACC in 2025 and secure a College Football Playoff berth. However, it will be even more challenging after losing their top four wide receivers either to the 2025 NFL Draft or the transfer portal. Therefore, the Hurricanes must count on incoming transfer additions and a young receiver to pick up the slack and lead the team to the Promised Land.
Miami Hurricanes’ second-year WR is primed for a significant role in 2025
Miami Hurricanes, Joshisa Trader
Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Joshisa Trader (0) stiff arms Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Myles Purchase (5) while running for a touchdown during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
Joshisa Trader committed to the Miami Hurricanes as a four-star recruit and was ranked the sixth-best wide receiver and the 25th-best prospect overall in the 2024 recruiting class, according to ESPN 300. The highly-rated receiver was buried in the depth chart behind the veteran players during his true freshman season and was limited to six receptions for 91 yards and one touchdown across seven games. Trader showed flashes during the Pop Tart Bowl against Iowa State, where he hauled in three receptions for 61 yards and one touchdown.
With Xavier Restrepo, Jacolby George, Isaiah Horton, and Sam Brown all gone, he is poised for a significant role in Miami’s new-look receiving corps.
Miami Hurricanes’ highly-rated receiver dubbed breakout candidate by ESPN
Miami Hurricanes, Joshisa Trader
Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Joshisa Trader (0) holds off Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Myles Purchase (5) in the second quarter during the Pop Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
In an ESPN article, Billy Tucker goes through 11 second-year players who are breakout candidates for the 2025 season. He highlights Joshisa Trader as the fourth player listed. Tucker points to Trader being buried in the depth chart but showing flashes in the Pop Tart Bowl and his ability to excel on short, intermediate, and deep passes.
“Miami fans may have expected more from Trader a season ago as the No. 6 receiver in the ESPN 300, but he was part of a very experienced and productive receiving room. He had only six receptions on the year but did start the Pop-Tarts Bowl and made three catches for 61 yards and a touchdown,” Tucker said.
“That flash will become more consistent this year for the Canes. Trader is 6-foot-1 with smooth, fluid movements and quick hands to pluck the ball on the run for big gainers. He’s a legitimate three-level threat. Trader will team up with tight end Elija Lofton to give Miami two breakout stars on offense for Carson Beck to work with.”
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