Wait, no depth chart for the Gators’ Week 3 matchup? Cormani McClain’s debut as a cornerback for the Florida Gators is still up in the air, thanks to a surprising move by head coach Billy Napier. He announced that the team would only release the “availability report,” saying, “And then you piece together the depth chart based off of that.”

Napier’s statement has left everyone wondering if Cormani McClain, the former five-star cornerback from Colorado Buffaloes, will play against Texas A&M. After all, McClain is highly regarded among top high school cornerbacks due to his size, agility, and skill set.

As the host of MAGDOG TV spoke this September 13th, “If I were Billy Napier, I definitely would play Cormani McClain, and the reason why I would play him is just to see what he can do for me. If he do good, then I won. If he do bad, what am I losing? The defense even more worse than what he could potentially do.” Fair point, considering how the Gators’ defense struggled with their 17-41 loss against the Miami Hurricanes.

Even McClain’s start with Billy Napier’s team hasn’t been smooth either. Rumors swirled that he was cut from the roster due to concerns about his behavior. Reports suggest his poor practice habits and alleged indiscipline have been issues since he transferred from Colorado, where he played under Deion Sanders.

From a fan’s perspective, these reasons might explain why McClain hasn’t appeared on this year’s depth chart. And let’s just say, the internet isn’t taking it well.

Fans react to Billy Napier’s depth chart confidentiality

There’s no denying that Cormani McClain had a solid start with the Colorado Buffaloes. As one of Deion Sanders’ top recruits, he played in 9 games as a freshman, starting in four, with 13 tackles and two pass breakups. One fan noted, “Cormani gonna regret leaving Colorado. Regardless, he had a great mentor.” But after burning bridges with Deion and entering the transfer portal, McClain probably won’t be heading back to Colorado anytime soon. As another fan joked, “If he goes back to Boulder, it’s gonna snow here in Cali.”

With a strong debut under Billy Napier, though, he could surpass his days in Boulder. Another fan expressed confidence, saying, “Cormani going to shock a lot of the doubters, trust and believe.” His fanbase clearly wants to see him play at his best, with one fan simply commenting, “Put Cormani in.” Now, whether Napier will give McClain a chance remains to be seen. The Gators’ defensive back room is already packed with talent like Devin Moore, Ja’Keem Jackson, and Jason Marshall. So, getting a spot might be tricky, but not impossible. As one fan confidently put it, “He’ll get his time when it’s his time.”

Now, the big question is: Can Billy Napier lead his team to a 2-1 record with or without Cormani McClain?