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Cormani McClain, despite being a highly sought-after recruit by Deion Sanders, didn’t see much action on the field for the Colorado Buffaloes. Despite the setback, McClain managed to grab eyeballs with his controversial departure from the team. He expressed a desire to be part of a “real and great program” rather than a “clicks”-based team like the Colorado Buffaloes.
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These comments, while ambitious, were seen as “immature” by recruiters, who hesitated to pursue him. However, hope emerged when McClain visited his home state team, the Florida Gators. After a meeting with the coaching staff, accompanied by his mother, McClain has now officially committed to the Gators. While fans are celebrating this news, they’re also happy for something else.
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Gators commitment video resurfaces as McClain returns home
Before joining Deion Sanders at Colorado, Cormani McClain was a highly sought-after prospect for the Florida Gators in 2023. However, he chose to play for Sanders, leaving behind a beautifully crafted commitment video that Zach Abolverdi and Jay Spiffy had created for him. This video, filled with heartwarming shots, was intended to welcome McClain to the Gators but was sadly archived after his decision to play for the Buffaloes.
I directed a commitment video for Cormani McClain to the #Gators when he was in high school.
It has never seen the light of day … until now. Get to know the top-ranked transfer in UF’s class.
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/fHi9Dx9QAb
Music by @ProducedBySean. Shot by @Jayspifflife. pic.twitter.com/6hUoh6N6y7
— Zach Abolverdi (@ZachAbolverdi) May 15, 2024
Now, a year later, fate has taken a turn, and McClain is back with the Gators. The director of the video, overjoyed by this news, has shared the previously unseen footage on his X handle, stating, “It has never seen the light of day … until now. Get to know the top-ranked transfer in UF’s class.”
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The well-produced story of McClain’s ups and downs is now even more meaningful. Florida fans are excited to have him back after 1 year and are also happy to finally see the video.
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Fans rejoice Cormani McClain’s return to Florida
Cormani McClain’s decision in 2023 to leave the Gators for the chance to learn from the legendary Deion Sanders seemed reasonable at the time. However, his underwhelming experience with the Buffaloes has left some fans with mixed feelings.
One fan expressed it, stating, “This hurt my feelings, he would’ve been so good last year if he was a gator. Glad it’s made right now.”
Another fan, happy that the CB is now a part of a proud defensive back unit wrote “Better late than never. Back to being DBU.”
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In the meantime, the unexpected nature of McClain’s transfer surprised some fans, with comments like, “That’s crazy. It really was a last minute switch,” and “Man, I would love to know the inside story of how his initial recruitment and eventual transfer to UF went. I root for all Gators, no matter the path.”
Amidst the excitement surrounding McClain’s return, the resurfaced commitment video also garnered attention. Fans expressed their delight that the video’s creators finally received recognition, with comments like, “Glad your work did not go to waste” and “Looove this commitment video!”
It seems McClain’s journey has not only brought him back to the Gators but has also given a heartwarming video its well-deserved moment in the spotlight.
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