The Miami Hurricanes have hosted Somourian Wingo several times over the last two years.
But last weekend he was able to take in campus in an official visit capacity and it offered more depth for the St. Augustine (Fla.) High School wide receiver to take in.
“In the meetings, spending time with academics and going over all of that gave a better understanding of how it would be,” Wingo said. “All the people stood out — the staff, the players. It’s always a good time being here spending time with the players and coaches, it’s a blessing more than anything.
“It was about adding on to what we know, plus that I’d have a lot of fun here. It was more about having fun instead of being strictly a football player. They showed that.”
The well-rounded trip to South Florida also came with more sit-downs from assistant coaches under Mario Cristobal, including wide receivers coach Kevin Beard.
“The bond always strengthens when I’m around KB,” Wingo said. “Especially this weekend, being around him with my family. Showing that he can be that same person around my family, my siblings…
“He’s an all-around good dude. Good coach. It’s a blessing to know him.”
Wingo was also able to reconnect with UM freshman wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw while back on campus. The two have grown relatively close as Upshaw played host to the blue-chip target this time around.
“I was with Daylyn this weekend, I was with him last time,” he said. “He is relatable so it’s always a good time. He made sure to put me first for a lot of things.
“You can tell the players want me as well.”
The overall push from Miami has long been evident for Wingo, who kicked off his official visit slate with the Hurricanes. Florida hosts him this weekend before stops at Alabama and South Carolina to round out the month.
“It’s a huge impact, they set the standard,” he said of Miami. “Now everywhere I go they got to know they have to give it 110 percent and show they really want me just as Miami did.”
A verbal commitment from one of the Sunshine State’s top wideouts could come this offseason.
Marcus Benjamin contributed to this report.