When taking a look back at the overall history of high school football within the state of Florida, the pure talent alone that the state has seen across the past two-to-three decades is truly special, something that few other states can compare to.
While a few other positions have seen some special names come through the Florida high school ranks, cornerback in particular is a position that has a rich history of players. These players have gone on to have success at both the collegiate and professional level. If you’re wondering who’s next in that group in 2023, you don’t have to look very far to find the answer – Cormani McClain.
One of the highest rated cornerback recruits in the recent history of Florida high school football, McClain can simply be described as a special talent on the football field.
A player who has seen time on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball for Lake Gibson, McClain has impressed dating back to his 2020 sophomore season where he added nine interceptions, setting the Braves school record in the process. Fast forwarding to the most recent 2021 season, how did McClain top that? By collecting 10 interceptions, breaking the single season record that he set the year prior.
A consensus five-star, McClain is currently rated as the No. 3 overall recruit in the country for the Class of 2023, according to the 247Sports Composite, as well as the top cornerback in the state of Florida. If you were to watch any of McClain’s highlights, you won’t have to watch many to tell that McClain is a special talent at the cornerback position.
At 6-foot-1, McClain is a player who displays impressive athleticism as the cornerback led by speed and quickness, as well as a feel for where the ball will be to make a play on every down, evident by his 19 combined interceptions the last two years. As expected with a player the caliber of McClain, the Lake Gibson standout has offers and interest from countless prominent collegiate programs such as Alabama, Florida, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, and more.
With the 2022 football season looming next fall, all eyes will be on the Lake Gibson two-way star. Why do you ask? It’s simple – we could be watching one of the greatest cornerback talents to ever come through the state of Florida in Cormani McClain.
