Malik McClain’s former coaches at Daphne High School are quick to praise the rising senior wide receiver.

“He’s got the potential to be the next Julio Jones,” Trojan’s offensive coordinator Zach Golson said.

The 6-foot-4, 197-pound McClain now has a chance to play at Jones’ former college if he wants it. Alabama became the latest school to offer a scholarship to McClain, who transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., during the winter.

Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Alabama #Rolltide🦍 pic.twitter.com/MlRIuA2avr — Malik McClain (@MalikMcClain11) March 24, 2020

“It’s a big-time thing obviously,” McClain said. “I’m really excited.”

The three-star prospect also has offers from Arkansas, Florida State, Kentucky, Maryland, Penn State and Texas A&M among others. On Wednesday, Miami joined the list of contenders.

Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Miami #TheU🦆 pic.twitter.com/NojFVvU7Hi — Malik McClain (@MalikMcClain11) March 25, 2020

“Malik runs a low 4.4, maybe faster, and his frame is ridiculous,” Golson said. “The crazy thing is I don’t think he’s any where close to be fully developed. I think he caught 40 balls for us last year with maybe six touchdowns. I think that’s probably 20 percent of what he is capable of doing.

“We had an offense with a lot of weapons last year. Malik is a guy who has the capability to catch 80 passes I think. He’s special.”

McClain actually caught 26 passes for 474 yards in 2019 – an average of 18.2 yards per reception. He had five TD catches. Golson said he “tore it up” in spring practice last year, gaining plenty of college attention along the way.

“Texas A&M offered him solely on what he did in the spring,” Golson said. “His frame and speed make him unique.”

McClain left Daphne late in the basketball season for IMG. He said he and his family saw it as “an opportunity to get better.”

“I’ve learned a lot already just from a receiver standpoint and football in general,” he said.

McClain said his goal for 2020 is to put on more weight and get both stronger and faster. He said he wasn’t close to making a college decision with everything on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Alabama target Kaine Williams postpones commitment, names final 3 https://t.co/pAmYajtByx pic.twitter.com/QjgXORFoUi — AL.com H.S. Sports (@aldotcomPreps) March 23, 2020