WATCH: Former 5-star Cormani McClain records pick-six for Florida
Although the game was nearly decided, former elite high school recruit Cormani McClain flashed late by returning an interception for a touchdown against Kentucky.
It was an impressive display of stopping on a dime and then breaking on the ball, showing why he was so highly coveted coming out of high school. That was first official stat as a member of the Florida Gators program.
You can see that interception from McClain below.
A native of Lakeland, Florida, McClain spent his freshman season at Colorado before returning home to the Sunshine State. He initially made a commitment to Miami, and prior to that, was a major target for the Orange and Blue. All in all, he was one of the more notable Florida recruits in recent years.
As a member of the 2023 class, McClain was a 5-star prospect and the No. 1-ranked cornerback in the On3 Industry Ranking. He was also the No. 13-ranked prospect regardless of position.
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āHeās doing fine. I mean, I think a lot of this gets blown out of proportion. Heās a young player. Obviously weāre well aware of his history,ā Napier said of Cormani McClain before the season. āCormaniās a local kid from Lakeland. Heās got relationships with players on our team. We run a tight ship. Thereās structure, thereās routine, thereās discipline, thereās accountability.
āItās hard these days. Youāre in the minority if you show up in June, much less the middle of June because you show up a couple of weeks later. It is what it is. Heās had a great week this week. Heās gained 10 pounds. I think heās learning expectations, heās learning culture. In the summer, this is not, the coaches arenāt there. This is player-led. I think thatās why I have a lot of confidence in our team. It should be challenging for a guy that shows up in June. Itās a young player with minimal experience. Heās doing just fine. Heās going to be ok.ā
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