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UK Football Signing Day 2013 - Blake McClain

UK Football Signing Day 2013 - Blake McClain

Versatile defensive back could be either a cornerback or safety on the collegiate level ... Considered the nation's No. 66 safety by ESPN.com, which says McClain's strengths are zone coverage, ball skills and run support ... The No. 61 cornerback by Rivals.com ... Good senior season at Winter Park (Fla.) HS, gathering 60 tackles and three interceptions, including one for a touchdown ... Ended his high school career with nine picks ... Also played wide receiver, with two receiving touchdowns his senior season ... Ranked as the No. 25 prospect on the Orlando Sentinel's 2013 Central Florida Super60 ... The Orlando Sentinel wrote that McClain "has top-notch footwork and an ability to keep his hips parallel to the line of scrimmage to keep quarterbacks at bay." ... Named a Central Florida All-Star ... Coached by Larry Gergley ... Has been timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... All-around athlete who also played basketball.

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