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Is Cormani McClain's rating in EA Sports College Football 25 justified, or is it overhyped?

The Florida Gators’ cornerback ratings for the EA SPORTS College Football 25 are available, so supporters are aware of what to expect this summer. Under Billy Napier, the Gators enter their third season with stars like Graham Mertz, Elijah Badger, and Montrell Johnson. Using this SEC team in the game could be entertaining.

You may worry, where is the name of Cormani McClain? Why is the name of the five-star prospect not included in the stars performers’ list? Let me tell you, McClain’s voyage to Gainesville is a tale of debatable departures and empty promises because of his behavior that lacks discipline, which is why the star athlete lost the opportunity to coach under Deion Sanders in Colorado.

 

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Now, Cormani’s existence in Florida is also questionable. However, with an overall rating of 82, the former five-star prospect is rated as one of Florida’s better players in the latest EA SPORTS College Football 25 video game. Albeit, since the player has greater potential to achieve, the program is not satisfied with Cormani’s ranking. Take a glimpse of his potential in gridiron.

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Starting from Lakeland Senior High School, the star athlete was touted as “a generational talent with an NFL-ready drive“. He ranked No.3 nationally, according to Rivals.com. Conversely, according to ESPN and 247Sports, he was rated as a No.4 prospect in the 2023 college football recruiting class. Let’s assess Cormani’s EA rating using the information at hand.

The evolution of Cormani McClain’s EA Ratings

What’s your perspective on:

Is Cormani McClain's rating in EA Sports College Football 25 justified, or is it overhyped?

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EA ratings are a combination of players’ performance and marketability. In 2020, he got snaps on both offense and defense and was named to the MaxPreps Junior All-American Team. Then, in 2021, the two-way player was tabbed as The Ledger’s 2021 Big School Defensive Player of the Year. Besides this, because of his incredible performance in 2022, the Dreadnaughts went 14-0 and captured a state title in Florida’s new 4S classification.

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Come to his popularity, he inked NIL deals with Florida Victorious, the UF-focused NIL collective. McClain’s On3 NIL valuation will leave you stunned as well. It has increased by 482% since February 15, 2022, and reached approximately $300,000 from $52,000. But you know, once trust is lost, it’s hard to gain. Therefore, the star athlete needs to put his heart and soul effort to regain his fame and popularity.

Thus, this season’s performance offers him a chance for personal atonement in addition to showcasing his talent. Will he use this opportunity to his fullest? What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box.