Reports began circulating that Colorado transfer corner Cormani McClain was no longer with the Florida Gators after transferring this offseason. However, his agent said in a tweet that the reports are false, slamming social media and “false information” in the process.
Agent: Information About Cormani McClain “100% False”
Cormani McClain was a five-star recruit, and one of Deion Sanders’ initial recruiting wins at Colorado. However, after just one year in Boulder and some vague comments from Sanders about his “lack of accountability,” McClain entered the transfer portal after spring practice, waiting until late in the process to announce his intentions to enroll at Florida.
According to reports that surfaced late on Sunday, though, not everything has been sunshine and rainbows for the Florida native since returning to his home state.
Gators Online Nick de la Torre reported that McClain has been showing up late to practices and that Billy Napier has started bringing in his teammates to join in the extra lifts or runs caused by McClain’s tardiness.
Then, on Sunday, tweets started to emerge (albeit from questionable sources) that McClain was no longer with the program.
Here, McClain’s agent, Hector Rivas, seems to have taken issue — tweeting to set the record straight.
Information being circulated about Cormani McClain is 100% false. He is on the team and doing well. Social media is crazy. @GatorsFB @FloridaGators @CormaniMcclain1
— Hector Rivas (@HectorRivasJr_) July 16, 2024
Rivas seems to have some support on the Gator staff as well, as defensive backs coach Will Harris seemed to voice his own displeasure with the rumor.
Not true!!!
— Will Harris (@CoachWillHarris) July 16, 2024
It seems that a few social media users may have jumped the gun, but that doesn’t mean McClain’s short tenure at Florida has been stress-free.
The true sophomore could challenge for a starting spot this season, if the cards fall right. Head coach Bill Napier will take the podium at SEC Media Days Wednesday morning and will have the opportunity to set the record straight there.
College Football Network will continue to cover this breaking story as it unfolds.
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