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Recruiting Misses Turned Into Gains

Five recruiting misses that turned out best for both program and prospect

January 29, 2023
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Cormani McClain runs with the ball during warmups before the Colorado Buffaloes Football game vs. the Oregon Ducks
Cormani McClain was committed to the University of Miami for several months last recruiting cycle and had a Miami National Letter of Intent and a UM logo cake for his signing on Early Signing Day and he never showed up. He signed with Colorado two months later after being flipped by Coach Prime.

1. Miami and Florida for QB Jaden Rashada

— This is an obvious one as he de-committed from Miami and Florida and it now seems it was all about money. It will be interesting to see how this plays out for these two and wherever he lands.

Florida Gators recruit Jaden Rashada smiles on the sideline during the second half against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

2. Florida and Miami for CB Cormani McClain

— McClain was supposed to commit to Florida and then chose Miami in a surprise. Now he’s off to Colorado for what appears to be an NIL issue. He’s a likely portal entry down the road.

2023 five-star cornerbacks Cormani McClain from Lakeland, FL (Lakeland) — Super 16 Lakeland High School football – Cormani McClain in Lakeland Fl. Monday July 52, 2022.

3. Georgia and Alabama for QB Arch Manning

— Manning is talented and all that even though he’s vastly overrated as a top-five overall recruit. But the drama that comes with the name? Georgia and Alabama don’t need fans calling for a Manning to play whenever their quarterbacks throw a pick.

Quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass as Newman takes on Lafayette Christian Academy in the LHSAA Division III semifinals on Nov. 24, 2021.

4. Oregon and QB Dante Moore

— UCLA won this one in an NIL finish and Oregon lands Austin Novosad from Texas. I love Moore but this could end up best for both parties.

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5. Louisville and WR DeAndre Moore

— Moore flipped to Texas at the last minute but with their WR numbers he could be a portal candidate while Louisville perhaps avoided that headache.

Aug 26, 2022; Allen, TX, USA; St. John Bosco Braves wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (3) in action during the Prep Gridiron Tom Landry Classic between St. John Bosco Braves and the Allen Eagles at Eagle Stadium at Allen High School.

Category: RecruitingTag: Arch Manning, Cormani McClain, Dante Moore, DeAndre Moore, Jaden Rashada, Mike Farrell, Recruiting
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