Colorado cornerback Cormani McClain has entered the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the Buffaloes.
In a statement, McClain thanked God, the CU staff, and Coach Livingston for the opportunity to play in Boulder. He announced his decision to transfer with four years of eligibility remaining.
Former Colorado recruit takes savage parting swipe at Deion Sanders, Buffaloes’ program https://t.co/TdAl1hmY7W
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 22, 2024
McClain, a five-star recruit, had 13 tackles and two pass breakups in nine games as a true freshman.
McClain’s departure comes after a YouTube video in which he expressed his desire to be part of a leading program that develops players, rather than playing for “clicks.” He wants to change the narrative surrounding his name and find a new place to work.
Cormani McClain put out a youtube video.
He says he wants to play for REAL PROGRAM, he’s grades are good, and he doesn’t want to play for CLICKS. pic.twitter.com/6E2Dzhn6Nt
— NMD Grant (@NMDgrant) April 21, 2024
This transfer is part of several players leaving the Colorado program, which has experienced significant changes since Deion Sanders became head coach.
The team had a disappointing 4-8 season and hopes to finish above .500 as they re-enter the Big 12.
McClain’s time at Colorado had its ups and downs, with promising performances on the field but challenges off the field. His departure serves as a reminder that a winning program requires more than just online hype.
The Buffs have been making moves to strengthen their team, including adding experienced cornerback DJ McKinney.
Cormani McClain has released a statement regarding his decision to transfer from Colorado
The 6’3 173 CB from Lakeland, FL will have all 4 years of eligibility remaining
Was ranked as the No. 1 CB in the ‘23 Class (per On3 Industry)https://t.co/xSqXS0NCGh pic.twitter.com/qAbqwgb101
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 19, 2024
Cormani McClain, a five-star cornerback recruit, has decided to transfer from Colorado.
He expressed his desire to be part of a leading program that develops players and wants to change the narrative surrounding his name.
Several players have left the Colorado program, which aims to improve its performance under Coach Prime.
Fans reacted as follows:
Lil bru mad he was being held accountable. Thought shit was sweet. Run and cry to ya mammy.
— NUNYA (@nmmunyuns) April 22, 2024
Player tells UF staff he’s in, then commits to Miami, Ruiz’s check bounces. Tries to go back to UF, then calls Alabama, but gets denied. Ends up picking Colorado, but now wants to play for a real program. Fifth choice?
— David Soderquist (@HightopDave) April 21, 2024
Trolling schools is never worth it in the end.
— Art (@canefilms) April 21, 2024
We wanted a real 5 star so let’s just call it a wash 😂
— David Talks Sports 🦬🐎 (@DavidTalksBuffs) April 21, 2024
He could’ve if he didn’t listen to grown adults that wanted him to play for prime.. could’ve had a career at Miami
— 818CALICANE (@818CALICANE) April 21, 2024
Anyone that’s made a jump from high school to college has to know development is a 2 way street. Also no matter how talented you were in high school that jump where everyone is just as good or better in college can make some either tuck their tail and run or get to work. pic.twitter.com/lBetxBR0Xs
— Golden Sports (@S25805Sports) April 21, 2024
Who is advising the young man? What does he hope to achieve? What is his definition of a "real program"?
— The Source (@TheSource25) April 21, 2024
Lol this nigga saw what prime did to mark pope for clicks and decided that was the coach he wanted to play for 😂😂
— AC (@Theykallme_ac) April 21, 2024
We all knew Colorado was a circus but to hear Cormani confirm that is even more confirmation.
— Brandon Pipkin (@pipkin_brandon) April 21, 2024
i don’t want to hear it cormani https://t.co/PXI8k6N4Nd
— PickHIMS 🍥🔩👒 (@SteelerG4FL) April 21, 2024
Kids original HS coach who had him for 2 years all but said the kid is a head case and difficult. His college coach who had him for a year said he has problems. He makes a video, which is unnecessary other than for trying to get clicks, to say he doesn’t want clicks. Enough said.
— Tim (@tsk123) April 21, 2024
So Dion not the dude everybody hyping him up to be 😂 I guess just because you're one of the greatest CB of all time doesn't mean people want to play for him 😂 I guess a lot of players ain't coming to Colorado 😂 I don't want Cormani on the Hurricanes.
— Michael Hernandez 🇵🇷 (@BuddyMike91) April 21, 2024
Colorado fans acting like they aren't losing anyone substantial. 5*, #1 CB in his class, and 4th highest ranked recruit ever for Colorado.
— An Auburn Man (@AnAuburnMan) April 19, 2024
Good luck to him at his next stop, but this is a bad look. Come on man pic.twitter.com/7TScCJnRlb
— Blue Bloods Bias (@bluebloodsbias) April 19, 2024
@CormaniMcclain1 come to @OU_Football you will get to the next level big dawg and you got all the support you need !
— Pjames405 (@Pjames405) April 19, 2024
Give @UKFootball a look, young man. @vincemarrow @UKCoachStoops
Test yourself in the best Conference on the planet! @SEC
Let's GOOO!!!!— Lance 'Doc' Pearson 🅙 (@DocLanceP) April 19, 2024
— Timothy Johnson (@MiamiCanes1971) April 19, 2024
Not even a mention of Deion. They definitely didn’t like eachother
— Jared McCain Enjoyer (@JJ9szn) April 19, 2024
