Well, you can hate Deion Sanders all you want, but the man’s got more style than a Broadway finale. While most coaches blend into the background, he owns every bit of his persona. And with a 9-4 season, he proved his squad belongs in the big-dog yard. But Cormani McClain? Instead of trusting the process, he took shots on his way out, making it clear he wasn’t buying into Prime’s vision. Bridges burned, shots fired—until now. It looks like McClain might finally be ready to move on, hinting at a possible end to his feud with the Sanders camp.

When McClain hit the transfer portal in 2024, he didn’t just leave Colorado’s defense weaker—he made sure to take a dig at Deion Sanders on his way out. “I just don’t want to play for clicks. I actually want to be involved with a great leading program,” he said. But that move kind of backfired, making him look immature to other teams. After landing with the Gators, things didn’t exactly go as planned either—he got benched by Billy Napier, reportedly due to an anonymous injury. But all that bad juju? Seems like it’s in the past now. McClain is all about good vibes these days, and he just dropped a major hint of reconciliation with the Sanders fam.

Taking to Instagram, he posted a carousel of his laid-back getaways and on-field grind sessions—a solid mix. His caption? “Gaig.” But the real eyebrow-raiser? He used Deion Sanders Jr.’s song YSL Wallet in the post. Now, if that’s not a sign of things thawing between them, then what is?

And it’s not the first time Cormani McClain did something cryptic of that sort. Remember when the Buffs were playing against UCF? This guy was right there in the game, watching the whole matchup. Cormani even shared an Instagram story of his visit. That time, his sudden gesture sparked speculation of him rejoining Deion Sanders’ squad, but now all this has gone to some extreme level.

Honestly, it’s not fair that Cormani McClain is catching strays for the whole “play for clicks” thing. He is not really the one who started this narrative. That line came straight from Oregon’s head coach, Dan Lanning, and that’s not it. Way back, Andy Staples from On3 even pointed out that everyone “wants to beat the cr-p” out of Colorado because of the whole “Prime Time” spectacle Deion built. Let’s not forget, though—Prime’s game plans after those Colorado State, Baylor, and UCF games? Swag and strategy, all in one.

And hey, even Cormani McClain, who had a rough patch after leaving Colorado, is finally finding his groove this season.

Cormani McClain’s bright future

Although Cormani McClain missed a whole season at Florida, things are finally looking up. Before an undisclosed upper-body injury ended his season, he recorded five tackles, one pass breakup, and one interception in only three games during his freshman year at UF.

He only played 111 snaps, but let’s not forget Cormani’s breakout moment. A late-game pick-six in a Week 8 win over Kentucky. And the best part is Florida’s head coach, Billy Napier, wasn’t even surprised. “Cormani would intercept passes daily when he played on our scout team,” Napier said. It turns out Cormani was always among his favorites.

Since McClain has only played three games, he has secured a redshirt, which means he still has three years of eligibility going into 2025. What’s even better is that he is now a scholarship player heading into the fall. The main question now is where he will fit into Florida’s cornerback rotation.

It’s quite a journey for McClain, going from a five-star recruit to not playing at Colorado, then becoming a walk-on in Gainesville, and finally earning a scholarship. It’s a testament to his persistence. Florida fans are eager to see him on the field, not only to showcase his skills in the SEC but also to lay the groundwork for what many believe will be an NFL future.