All articles tagged with #early signing day
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Sports Illustrated
Nebraska's 2026 recruiting class, consisting of 10 signees, shows promise with key additions like Luke Sorensen and Danny Odem, but also notable misses at quarterback, defensive line, and linebacker positions, leading to an overall grade of C. The class's success will depend on player development and portal additions to fill gaps.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Florida Gators
The Florida Gators have signed their top-rated recruiting class under coach Billy Napier, following a strong finish to the season with three consecutive wins. The class, ranked 10th nationally, includes 23 players, featuring legacy recruits Vernell Brown III and Ben Hanks III. Napier credits the administration's support and the team's resilience for the successful recruitment, which saw the Gators flip 12 players in recent weeks. The recruits were impressed by Florida's performance, including victories over ranked teams LSU and Ole Miss.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AL.com
Alabama football, under head coach Kalen DeBoer, is experiencing a successful early signing day for the 2025 recruiting class, which is ranked second nationally. Key signings include five-star QB Keelon Russell and several four-star prospects like WR Derek Meadows and RB Akylin Dear, who flipped their commitments to Alabama. The Crimson Tide's class is bolstered by a mix of high school and junior college talents, maintaining its competitive edge in national rankings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Burnt Orange Nation
The Texas Longhorns, led by head coach Steve Sarkisian, are entering Early Signing Day with the nation's No. 4 recruiting class, featuring 23 commitments. Key prospects include Michael Fasusi, Michael Terry, Justus Terry, Javion Hilson, and Kellen Wiley. While Texas secured commitments from several top players, including three five-star recruits, they face competition for uncommitted prospects. Michael Terry committed to Texas, but Kellen Wiley chose Miami, and Javion Hilson opted for Missouri. Justus Terry's decision is pending, with Georgia as the favorite.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Florida Gators
The Florida Gators, led by head coach Billy Napier, are capitalizing on their successful 7-5 season as they prepare for Early Signing Day, which has become a pivotal event in college football recruiting. With 23 recruits already committed for the Class of 2025, the Gators aim to bolster their roster further through the transfer portal. Freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, who has been instrumental in the team's recent success, is actively involved in recruiting efforts. Fans can follow the day's events and updates on FloridaGators.com and the team's social media channels.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
The SEC is considering making December a dead period for recruiting and moving the early national signing day up by about two weeks to the early portion of the month, in response to the upcoming 12-team College Football Playoff and the busy nature of December with coaching turnover, bowl games, and the transfer portal. The proposal also includes moving the early signing period to the Wednesday before conference championship game weekend and potentially adjusting the transfer portal window.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AL.com
Alabama football had a successful early signing day for their 2024 recruiting class, securing 23 National Letters of Intent and ranking second in the nation. While they missed out on flipping a commitment from a five-star defensive lineman, they successfully flipped two other commitments, including athlete Aeryn "Bubba" Hampton from Texas and running back Kevin Riley from Miami. The class also featured two international players, Steve Mboumoua from Canada and Justin Okoronkwo from Germany. Additionally, Alabama signed five-star quarterback Julian Sayin, who has already joined the team for the Rose Bowl.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Saturday Down South
Jeremiah Smith has been confirmed as an Ohio State signee on Early Signing Day after a lengthy delay. Despite rumors of potential flips to Miami or Florida State, Smith ultimately stuck with his commitment to the Buckeyes. Ohio State officially signed five players with a 5-star composite rating, the most for any team in the 2024 recruiting cycle.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tomahawk Nation
Florida State currently holds the No. 6 class in the country for the 2023 Early Signing Day, with defensive lineman Armondo Blount expected to flip to the Miami Hurricanes. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith stuck with Ohio State, while UF's five-star defensive line commit LJ McCray has delayed his signing. The On3 Industry Rankings and the 247Sports Composite Rankings provide rankings and stats for the top recruiting classes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Miami
Several top high school football players from South Florida, including Nat Moore Trophy finalists LeWayne McCoy, Jordan Lyle, Jeremiah Smith, and Joshisa JoJo Trader, announced their college choices on early signing day. McCoy signed with Florida State University, Lyle chose the University of Miami, Smith signed with Ohio State, and Trader also chose the University of Miami.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
The article discusses the upcoming Early Signing Day in college football for the Class of 2024, highlighting the importance of recruiting and the impact it has on teams.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tomahawk Nation
Florida State heads into the 2023 Early Signing Period with the No. 4 recruiting class in the country. The Seminoles are looking to secure their top-five signing class by holding on to key commits and potentially flipping two 5-star recruits. The article provides a schedule of signees and names to watch throughout the day.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AL.com
Michael Casagrande argues that the early signing day in college football has diminished the excitement and significance of National Signing Day in February. He believes that the early signing day should be abolished to bring back the suspense and anticipation of the traditional signing day. Casagrande points out that the current scheduling conflicts, such as bowl games and playoff preparations, make it difficult for coaches to focus on recruiting during the early signing period. He also mentions logistical issues and the negative impact on the firing timeline for coaches. Casagrande advocates for a return to the old way of doing things to make signing day special again.