5-star cornerback gem Cormani McClain pulls shocker, chooses Miami over Alabama, Gators

Of one factor Canes followers may be assured: Mario Cristobal can recruit.

On Thursday night time, the recruiting world on social media went nuts, as five-star Lakeland cornerback Cormani McClain, 247Sports’ No. 1 nook, selected Cristobal’s Miami Hurricanes as a substitute of Alabama and the Florida Gators.

McClain is taken into account the second greatest participant within the nation, no matter place, based on the 247 composite rankings.

According to the 247Sports’ “Crystal Ball” predictions, the Gators have been the unanimous favourite to get McClain. Oops.

McClain, 6-2 and 165 kilos, is the 18th commit for the Hurricanes Class of 2023. He performs for the South Florida Express seven-on-seven group He formally visited Miami in June, simply earlier than the lifeless interval.

The Hurricanes (3-4, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) depart for Charlottesville, Virginia on Friday to face the Cavaliers at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Coach Cristobal needs to be smiling the complete approach.