The traditional National Signing Day – now known as the start of the late signing period – has arrived, and while it won’t have the significance of the early December period, there will still be plenty to discuss. . Follow all the news, notes, interviews and analysis here throughout the day.
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Penn State landed its best remaining goal in the 2023 class when late offensive tackle Chimdy Onoh announced his decision to sign with the Nittany Lions. The Dundalk, Maryland star chose Penn State over Michigan State and Ole Miss.
Adam Friedman has more on the story HERE.
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One of the most interesting recruiting battles in the Southeast ended Wednesday with UCF keeping Andrew Harris home for college. The Altamonte Springs area prospect was also eyeing Maryland with linebacker twin brother Michael signing with the Terrapins. The Knights’ victory brings another All-American talent to the 2023 roster.
Ryan Wright breaks it down HERE.
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One of the tightest recruiting races in the Southeast ended in dramatic fashion Wednesday with Maryland landing four-star Florida linebacker Michael Harris.
Ryan Wright has his analysis HERE.
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Rodrick Pleasant announced for Oregon over USC and others as the Ducks just minutes before losing the five-star Nyckoles Harbor. But they got a major commitment from one of the fastest players in the country in Pleasant.
Adam Gorney has the full story HERE.
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Florida’s 2024 four-star cornerback Ellis Robinson has made it clear that National Signing Day isn’t just for seniors. The Rivals100 prospect from Bradenton’s IMG Academy had more than 30 offers on the table and ended up picking the Georgia Bulldogs as his next tier on Wednesday, taking his share of the national standout.
Ryan Wright has the full story HERE.
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The five-star Nyckoles Harbor kept everyone guessing until his final decision, but he ended up committing to South Carolina. Archbishop Carroll of Washington (DC) and star of the track chose the Gamecocks over Oregon, Maryland and Michigan.
Adam Friedman was there for the announcement and has more coverage HERE.
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He looked like Walker Lyons was going to push through his recruiting after National Signing Day. And now he’s engaged. The star from Folsom, Calif., committed to USC in a big upset on Wednesday.
Adam Gorney has all the details HERE.
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Washington State Coach James Dickert joins the Rivals.com Studio Show to discuss the Cougars Class of 2023.
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UMS Head Coach Rhett Lashlee retired from his time as offensive coordinator in Miami by landing three-star receiver Adam Moore on Wednesday. Ryan Wright has his analysis HERE.
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Monticello County, Miss. defensive lineman Lawrence Jonathan Davis has gone from an unknown prospect in Mississippi to one of the region’s most coveted recruits entering National Signing Day in February. Eventually, the relationships he built in Starkville won out and he signed with Mississippi State.
Cole patterson has more on Davis’ decision HERE.
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Arkansas coach Sat pit man joins the Rivals.com Studio Show to discuss the Class of 2023 Razorbacks.
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Jaden Rashada, the four-star quarterback who was signed to Miami and then returned to Florida to get out of his national letter of intent with the Gators over a disputed NIL deal, has now signed with Arizona State. The Sun Devils entered the game late and attacked it.
More than Adam Gorney on Rashada’s last HERE.
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The recruiting process between 2023 Florida cornerback Philipp Davis and Michigan State was quick, but fruitful. The Spartans found Davis late in his recruiting process, but the two sides clicked instantly, resulting in a signed national letter of intent Wednesday morning.
More than Ryan Wright HERE.
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After holding its breath through the early signing period and into January, Arkansas can now breathe a sigh of relief as Ashdown (Ark.) four-star tight end Shamar Easter is officially signed with the Razorbacks.
More than pseudo Harris HERE.
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Purdue’s top-rated commitment in the Class of 2023, Kendrick Gilbert, has announced a signing day and will instead sign with Kentucky. The four-star Indiana rookie committed to Purdue in a final group that included LSU, Kentucky and Iowa on Aug. 28.
Gilbert’s recruiting took a few twists and turns along the way, with many speculating that LSU and Kentucky were early favorites until he finally announced his Boilermaker promise. Clint Cosgrove has the full story HERE.
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Nebraska landed the commitment of 2023 defensive back D’Andre Barnes. He announced his engagement Wednesday morning and officially signed with the Huskers the same day. Steve Married more HERE.
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