American wide receiver Mike Harley Jr. joins Panthers Wrocław

American wide receiver Mike Harley Jr. joins Panthers Wrocław.

The 28-year-old honed his football skills at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Florida. He then continued his education at the University of Miami (D1), where he played five seasons for the Hurricanes. During his collegiate career, he recorded 182 receptions for 2,158 yards and 15 touchdowns. Despite two standout final seasons at Miami, Mike went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. However, his talent caught the eye of the Cleveland Browns scouts, who signed him as a free agent. After a year in Ohio, he had stints with the DC Defenders, Miami Dolphins, and Calgary Stampeders. In 2025, he moved to Europe to join the Stuttgart Surge, where he won the European League of Football championship.

Florida is widely considered one of the most important hubs for developing football talent in the United States. In your opinion, why does this state produce so many players who eventually make it to the NFL? 

It’s Just Something In The Florida Water! I’m grateful to be apart of it. 

Looking back, how do you evaluate your time at the University of Miami? Is there one particular game in the "Hurricanes" jersey that stands out in your memory? 

All Of Em. The Good and The Bad! Blessing for my family to watch me play & motivation to my youth back home to inspire them! 

You had the opportunity to participate in camps and practices with the Cleveland Browns and the Miami Dolphins. Which NFL player impressed you the most in terms of their work ethic or pure on-field skills? 

Denzel Ward / Martin Emerson / Devon Achane

You have your debut season in Europe behind you. How do you assess the level of play and the organizational quality of European competitions compared to your previous experiences? Football is Football. A Kids Game just more physical. My best years is ahead of me! Can’t eat for the world to witness it! 

A new league, the AFLE, is appearing on the football map. What are your thoughts on this project and its potential?

New League, Panthers Will Make history and be the 1st AFLE Champs To ever do it! 

Before signing with the Panthers, did you know anything about Poland or the city of Wrocław itself? 

Nothing at all! I just knoe Lil yachty made a song about it. 

Finally – what message would you like to share with the "Panthers Nation" community ahead of the upcoming season? 

Get Your Popcorn Ready! Panthers Going to make history! See you guys soon!