Duke WR Cooper Barkate commits to Miami

WR Cooper Barkate (18) celebrates a touchdown. // Photo Credit: The ChronicleMiami continues to add at the wide receiver position through the portal, securing the commitment of Duke wideout Cooper Barkate.

A 6-foot-1,195-pounder from Newport Beach Calif., Barkate spent three seasons at Harvard before spending his 2025 season as a graduate transfer at Duke, being Miami quarterback Darian Mensah’s go-to receiver.

Last year, he reeled in 72 catches for 1,106 yards for the Blue Devils which included seven touchdowns. Barkate’s yard total only came second in the ACC to Miami’s own Malachi Toney and was good for ninth in the country.

Following his career year, Barkate was named Second Team All-ACC…