Five-Star Plus+ CB Cormani McClain reaffirms commitment to Miami

Lakeland (Fla.) Five-Star Plus+ cornerback Cormani McClain has been committed to Miami since Oct. 27. Amid chatter that he could take an official visit to Alabama this weekend, McClain reaffirmed his commitment to the Hurricanes on Friday night.

“I’m not going anywhere,” McClain told On3’s Hayes Fawcett. “I don’t know where they got that from. They’re wildin’ out.”

I spoke with Five-Star CB Cormani McClain concerning rumors of him visiting elsewhere/flipping and he made it known he’s locked in with Miami.

“I’m not going anywhere. I don’t know where they got that from. They’re wildin’ out.”https://t.co/xSqXS0OavP pic.twitter.com/P3BV7lDDTx

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 10, 2022

McClain is the No. 2 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.

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The 6-foot-1.5, 160-pound defensive back is the highest-ranked prospect in the Hurricanes’ 2023 recruiting class. Miami’s group ranks No. 10 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 2 in the ACC.

McClain has an On3 NIL Valuation of $362K. 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.

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.”