Miami Five-Star Plus+ CB commit Cormani McClain visits Colorado

Lakeland (Fla.) Five-Star Plus+ cornerback Cormani McClain confirmed an official visit to Colorado by posting photos from his trip to Boulder on Instagram Sunday night. McClain has been committed to Miami since Oct. 27, but did not sign with the Hurricanes during the Early Signing Period.

Images first surfaced of what appeared to be McClain visiting the Buffaloes yesterday. Meanwhile, Hurricanes coaches showed up to meet with McClain at his high school on Friday, but he was not on campus to meet them, according to Matt Shodell of CaneSport.

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McClain’s commitment to Miami shocked many, who thought Alabama and Florida were in better position to land his pledge. Meanwhile, Colorado got in contact with the Florida native during the Early Signing Period, according to reports.

During the Under Armour All-America Game, McClain told an ESPN broadcast that he would be “signing Jan. 15.” He has yet to provide updated news on where he will play college football.

A prospect could only sign a financial aid agreement, which is non-binding, today. But on Feb. 1 — National Signing Day — McClain could then sign his National Letter of Intent, which binds him to the college of his choice on that date.

McClain is the No. 3 overall prospect and No. 1 cornerback in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 1 player in Florida.

The 6-foot-1.5, 160-pound defensive back has an On3 NIL Valuation of $379K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Cormani McClain On3 Scouting Summary 

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Cormani McClain: 

“Has the best combination of stature, athleticism and ball skills among cornerback prospects in the 2023 cycle. Measured over 6-foot-1 prior to his junior season and has posted some of the best testing numbers in a combine setting we’ve seen from prospects in his cycle. A twitchy, bouncy athlete with explosive movement patterns. Pairs that athleticism with high end skill on the field. Has proven to be a ballhawk defender with nine interceptions as a sophomore and five picks midway through his junior season. 

“Uses his quickness to stay in-phase with receivers off the line and long speed to turn and run downfield. Highly instinctual and plays fast. Breaks on the ball quickly. Comfortable playing off and press coverage. Doubles as a receiver, which aids in his ball skills and coordination. Would be a four-star type talent at receiver if he chose. Has a thinner frame at 165 pounds and will need to continue adding bulk. Older for the class.”