CORAL GABLES- Breaking News: Palm Beach Central wide receiver Waden Charles commits to Miami!
The 6 foot 3, 4-star recruit announced his commitment today (September 10) via his social media platforms.
When asked about his commitment to play for the Hurricanes, Waden said:
“I’d like to thank God, my coaches and teammates, my family and my support staff for the opportunity to continue my academic and athletic career at Miami. I chose the U because they showed me love since the beginning of my recruiting process.” Charles said. “Coach Cristobal has a legacy of winning at every program he’s been at, and I’m excited to be a part of it! Go Canes!”
After receiving 30 official Division I offers, Charles chose the Hurricanes over other top programs like LSU, Auburn, Penn State and FSU.
#GoCanes @coach_cristobal @Kevin_Beard9 @CoachDondo @CoachPop_Cooney @LandonSimpsonFB ๐๐งก๐๐พ pic.twitter.com/kIN0qmJ7lL
— Waden Charles๐ด (@takeemdeep9_) August 1, 2023
Dumb love from Miami ๐ฏ @CanesFootball lets work today @PBCbroncosFBALL !! pic.twitter.com/AwOSpuLrOB
— Waden Charles๐ด (@takeemdeep9_) August 25, 2023
Charles is one of Palm Beach County’s top recruits. Recently, Waden was listed as theย No. 11-ranked ATH in the country for the Class of 2025, while also being named to the ESPN Top 300 2025 list.
Last season, Charles recorded over 1,000 receiving yards and 8 receiving touchdowns at Somerset Academy Canyons. Waden’s sophomore statistics garnered him First-Team All-County honors from the Palm Beach Post and South Florida Sun Sentinel. Charles was also a nominee for Palm Beach Post’s Offensive Player of the Year.
Jayden Harrington to Waden Charles connect for the second time tonight! Somerset Academy Canyons air raid offense has been lethal ๐ฅ๐โ @takeemdeep9_ @SCanyonsFB
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) May 20, 2023
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Somerset 34
Coral Glades 0 pic.twitter.com/Etp1KXqe0n
Throughout the first two games of the 2023-24 regular season, Charles has recorded:
10 Receptions
178 Receiving Yards
2 Receiving Touchdowns
Palm Beach Central with a 30-14 lead against Boca Raton at the end of the third quarter. Sophomore quarterback Caleb Butler with a 16-yard TD pass to junior wide receiver Waden Charles in the third. Butler has passed for 3 TDs.@cbutler3311 @takeemdeep9_ @PBCbroncosFBALL pic.twitter.com/wd1LiYGN62
— Alex Kushel (@akushel) September 1, 2023
This duo>>>@takeemdeep9_ @6goneslide #PBCvsATL pic.twitter.com/WkEilqpfUM
— Christian Proscia (@CP_Photo2004) August 17, 2023
Congratulations Waden on committing to Miami! All of us at New Era Prep are excited to continue watching your career.