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 💚🧡🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/kIN0qmJ7lL
— Waden Charles🌴 (@takeemdeep9_) August 1, 2023
Dumb love from Miami 💯 @CanesFootball lets work today @PBCbroncosFBALL !! pic.twitter.com/AwOSpuLrOB
— Waden Charles🌴 (@takeemdeep9_) August 25, 2023
Charles is one of Palm Beach County’s top recruits. Recently, Waden was listed as the 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 🔥🏈✅ @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.