BREAKING: Five-star QB Gerry Bohanon Shocks BYU With Decommitment, Flips Commitment To Miami Over Georgia, NC State, and Others. Welcome to the Canes…
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It was a quiet Tuesday afternoon at BYU’s football headquarters when the news broke. Gerry Bohanon, the five-star quarterback who had electrified scouts and thrilled Cougar fans with his verbal commitment earlier in the year, had decommitted. The ripple effect was immediate.
Head coach Kalani Sitake sat in stunned silence as his assistant handed him the press release. “Flipping to Miami?” he muttered. Gerry had seemed so certain, a perfect fit for BYU’s system. The staff had invested months of effort, but suddenly, all that work had evaporated with a tweet.
In Miami, the mood couldn’t have been more different. Coach Mario Cristobal had been locked in a recruiting battle with giants like Georgia and NC State. For weeks, rumors swirled that Gerry might lean toward the Bulldogs’ storied program or even NC State’s fast-paced offense. But Cristobal had played his cards masterfully, focusing on Bohanon’s dreams beyond football. The Canes offered not just a team but a spotlight—a chance to shine on the grandest stage of college football.
“Welcome to the Canes, Gerry!” Cristobal shouted as Bohanon walked into the Hecht Athletic Center, cameras flashing. Clad in a Miami Hurricanes hat, Gerry smiled wide, exuding confidence.
“I chose Miami because it’s home,” Gerry said during the press conference. “Coach Cristobal believes in me. This team has a vision, and I want to be part of it. Sorry to BYU and others, but this just feels right.”
Twitter erupted. Miami fans celebrated, Georgia fans grumbled, and BYU supporters mourned the loss. Analysts immediately speculated on how Bohanon’s presence would elevate Miami’s recruiting class to one of the nation’s best.
As Gerry stood in front of the Hurricanes’ banner, he felt the weight of his decision. He knew he’d left some teams disappointed, but he also knew he was stepping into the future he’d always dreamed of—a future painted in the orange and green of Miami.