Cormani McClain commitment: How to watch, finalists and everything else you need to know

Everything you need to know about five-star cornerback Cormani McClain's commitment

Thursday is the day for Lakeland High School (Florida) five-star cornerback Cormani McClain.

Down to a final three of Alabama, Florida and Miami, the 6-foot-2, 165-pound defensive back is set to announce his decision at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports HQ (find it here). 

McClain is rated the nation's No. 2 overall prospect by 247Sports and No. 3 by Rivals, making him the top uncommitted player in the country.

During his sophomore and junior seasons, the Florida product racked up 58 total tackles with 15 interceptions and 17 pass break-ups. 

So who's the favorite?

SBLive Sports, like the entire recruiting industry, placed a prediction in favor of Florida.

McClain has visited Gainesville several times, including a trip for Florida's last-second victory over Utah, and the Gators have been the presumed favorite for months.

100 percent of 247Sports prediction favor Florida, while On3 gives the Gators a 95.3 percent chance of landing him.  

Alabama has its recent college football supremacy and Miami has pulled off a few shockers in the NIL era, so neither should be counted out, but Florida is the heavy favorite.

Alabama currently has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class, while Miami sits at No. 12.

Florida's class finds itself at No. 8 in the national rankings and wouldn't jump any spots with McClain in the fold because of the gap between the Gators and No. 7 LSU and No. 6 Texas.

But McClain's commitment would give Florida a solid argument for having the nation's top defensive back haul, an impressive feat given that cornerback and safety were high priority needs for the program this recruiting cycle. 

If, in fact, McClain were to choose Florida he would be a top-10 all-time commitment for the Gator.s

Here's what 247Sports had to say in its scouting report on McClain (in part):

"A new-age cornerback prospect that has a chance to be a difference maker at football’s highest levels given his rare blend of size, length and speed. Started prep career off playing primarily wide receiver before being thrust into action on the defensive side of the ball. Excelled right away as a perimeter defender against top Sunshine State competition picking off nine passes as a sophomore and 10 more as a junior. Still very raw from a technical standpoint, but is athletic enough to carry and cover most vertical routes. Leggy transitions aren’t exactly ideal, but has a knack for putting himself in position to make a play at the catch point and can quickly close gaps with an elite burst. Has experience working in both man and off-coverage. Not one to shy away from contact and is a rather spirited as an open-field tackler, but must improve in the boxing ring if he’s going to settle in as a true bump-and-run corner on Saturdays. Tested off the charts as an underclassman posting a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash to go along with a 128-inch broad jump and a 4.3 in the short shuttle."

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