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He was nation’s No. 1 five-star recruit in 2017. Now Jaelan Phillips will join the Canes

The tweets that foreshadowed Thursday’s news for the Miami Hurricanes began the third week of January and generated intense enthusiasm among University of Miami football fans.

Now? Pure jubilation.

Jaelan Phillips, the nation’s No. 1 overall prospect in the Class of 2017 and a former UCLA Bruins defensive end, is transferring to Miami and will finish his football career with the Hurricanes. Phillips announced his decision on Twitter after coach Manny Diaz teased an impending commitment with one of his trademark storm GIFs.

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The Wait is Over.