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Miami’s leading receiver announces plans for 2021 season
By Sydney Hunte
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When Miami opens the 2021 season against Alabama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sep. 4, it will have its leading receiver back in the fold.
After 4 seasons with the Hurricanes, Mike Harley will take advantage of the NCAA’s “bonus season” and will return for a 5th year. He announced the news on his Twitter account on Sunday.
It’s time I remove my standardized way of living as well as my plans. Here’s the pen GOD! Ima enjoy my life as you write my story! pic.twitter.com/81B3P0lYng
— Michael Harley Jr. (@MikeHarleyjr) January 10, 2021
“I feel that there is still a lot of room for improvement as an athlete and as a student,” Harley wrote in a statement. “My time is not yet up at the University of Miami. I have been blessed with another opportunity, another year of eligibility, another year to become a better leader and teammate and another season to make my family proud! I’ve decided to forego the 2021 NFL Draft and return to The U!”
Harley put together a strong senior season in Coral Gables, making 57 catches for 799 yards and 7 touchdowns as the favorite target of quarterback D’Eriq King. But with the 2020 season not counting toward the eligibility of a student-athlete, he has decided on one final go-around at Miami.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
