Former St. Thomas Aquinas standout and Miami Hurricanes wideout Mike Harley Jr. signs with Browns after draft
One of the top wide receivers to come from South Florida in recent years is getting a shot in the NFL.
Hurricanes wide receiver and St. Thomas Aquinas alumnus Mike Harley Jr. was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.
If Harley earns a roster spot, he will be at least the 44th St. Thomas Aquinas alumnus to play in the NFL. His former teammate, Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto, was picked by the Denver Broncos earlier in the draft.
Harley is one of the most successful wide receivers in Hurricanes history. In five seasons, he set a Hurricanes record with 182 career receptions, and he racked up 2,158 yards with 15 touchdowns. Last season, Harley had 57 catches for 543 yards and five scores. He was a 2020 All-ACC third-team pick.
Harley said he wants his future team to know he’s a gamer and a versatile playmaker at wide receiver.
“I’m a competitor,” Harley said. “My game speed, and I’m a route-runner. Inside, slot, wideout. I can do it all.”
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