Report: Miami Five-Star Plus+ CB commit Cormani McClain visiting Colorado, Deion Sanders

Lakeland (Fla.) Five-Star Plus+ cornerback Cormani McClain, a Miami commit, is signing on Jan. 15. Less than 48 hours before his announcement, McClain is taking a visit to Colorado, according to Mike Farrell.

The Buffaloes got in contact with the Florida native during the Early Signing Period, per Steve Wiltfong of 247 Sports. Landing McClain would be a massive recruiting win for head coach Deion Sanders, who flipped Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Travis Hunter to Jackson State from Florida State last cycle. Following the 2022 season, Hunter entered the transfer portal and followed Sanders to Boulder.

Regarding McClain’s signing, the talented defensive back could sign a financial aid agreement, which does not lock him into a school, on Jan. 15. On February 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.

The 6-foot-1.5, 160-pound defensive back 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.

McClain 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.”