Miami lands local 4-star WR Mark Pope

Mark Richt pledged to keep all of Miami's best high school players in the city when he took the Hurricanes job prior to last season, and he took a step in that direction Monday by landing 4-star receiver Mark Pope.

The Miami Southridge Senior High School product announced his commitment to the school for the class of 2018, joining fellow four-star wideouts Brian Hightower and Daquris Wiggins.

Pope is ranked as the 38th-best receiver prospect in his class, and is listed as the 238th-best overall player on the ESPN 300.

The 6-foot, 163-pounder held offers from a number of Power 5 programs including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee, and Nebraska, but is opting to stay close to home with his commitment to Miami.

Mark Pope Bio

Position: WR
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
School: Miami Southridge Senior High School
Height: 6-0
Weight: 163 lbs.