On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Florida makes move for Cormani McClain

Lakeland (Fla.) Five-Star Plus+ cornerback Cormani McClain is the most prized uncommitted recruit in the 2023 cycle.

The 6-foot-1, 165-pound McClain is the No. 3 overall prospect and No. 1 cornerback in the 2023 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.

Among the schools most heavily pursuing him are Alabama, Florida and Miami. Coming into Saturday, it was the Crimson Tide who were considered slight favorites in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine. But after an impressive win last night over Utah for the Gators, as well as updated industry predictions, Florida has made a move to the top.

According to the RPM, the Gators are currently leading for McClain’s commitment at 50.3%, with Alabama (31.5%) and Miami (14.4%) trailing behind.

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McClain’s recruitment is expected to go all the way until the Early Signing Period in December, with an official visit to Alabama scheduled for Oct. 7. He told GatorsOnline’s Corey Bender on Saturday that he plans to be back at the Swamp again as well, potentially for Florida’s showdown with LSU on Oct. 15.

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.”

McClain has an On3 NIL Valuation of $307K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. 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.