Ocoee football's Michael McClenton commits to UCF

Ocoee High football star player Michael McClenton has announced his commitment to play college football at UCF. 

"After long nights, ... prayers and conversations with my family and coaches, I have decided to commit to the University of Central Florida."

McClenton, the Orange Observer 2023 player of the year and 2024 defensive player of the year, is a 6-foot, 225-pound junior linebacker who has filled up the stat sheet the past two seasons for the Ocoee Knights — recording 421 total tackles, 91 tackles for a loss, 50 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. 

He chose the UCF Knights over other offers from Liberty, Marshall and Tennesse State.