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On3 top-100 S Jaylen McClain announces top 10 schools

On3 imageby:Drew Schott•02/11/23•

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Jaylen McClain
Cornerback Jaylen McClain (Credit: Greg Pickel/Blue White Illustrated)

West Orange (N.J.) Seton Hall Prep four-star safety Jaylen McClain announced his top 10 schools on Saturday. They are Notre Dame, USC, Penn State, Oregon, Michigan, Michigan State, Rutgers, Stanford, Tennessee and Georgia.

McClain is the No. 301 overall prospect and No. 23 safety in the 2024 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. 7 player in New Jersey.

On3 rates McClain higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2024 On300, he is the No. 99 overall prospect, No. 7 safety and No. 2 player in New Jersey.

McClain has visited most of his finalists, including Rutgers, Penn State, Georgia, Michigan, Michigan State and Tennessee. According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, the Scarlet Knights have a very close lead for his commitment at 36.7%.

McClain discusses interest in Notre Dame and Georgia

The 5-foot-11.5, 185-pound defensive back recently spoke with Mike Singer of Blue and Gold about his interest in Notre Dame. He is currently talking with Fighting Irish defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Al Golden and safeties coach Chris O’Leary.

“I feel like they are treating me like a top target,” McClain said on Feb. 7. “I plan to go out for a visit in the spring some time, but I don’t have any set date yet.”

“I know Notre Dame is a good football and academic school that has a lot to offer for both, and I like that about them,” he added.

Meanwhile, Georgia offered McClain in the spring. He talked with Jake Reuse of DawgsHQ about it and his connection with defensive backs coach Fran Brown.

“The Georgia offer is definitely special considering they are the National Champions,” McClain said on March 9. “It’s good to know that my hard work is paying off. I found out after I reached out to Coach Fran. He said that he liked how smart I am and said that’s what’s different about me.”

“(Brown has) been recruiting me since he was at Rutgers, so I feel like we built a good relationship over that time,” he added. “He’s always been real to me and teaches me things to make me a better person and athlete. The message hasn’t been different, but we have talked about how we are both from Jersey. He’s just a real guy, because he’s going to be completely honest with you and make sure he helps you in any way.”