The largest day on the recruiting calendar has arrived for the 2026 class: Nationwide Signing Day.
Prospects throughout the nation will signal with the packages of their alternative, with many set to enroll early for the spring semester. However there’s nonetheless loads of pleasure to return with commitments, flips and extra surprising information within the coming days.
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Late 5-star drama?
12/03/2025 09:56:11 AM
UPDATE: The grasp of ceremonies at Henry’s signing ceremony introduced that he was signing with Ohio State, however the Buckeyes have but to formally announce him as a part of their class. And per On3’s Pete Nakos, an NLI nonetheless hasn’t been acquired. Large receivers coach Brian Hartline, a key think about Henry’s recruitment, accepted the top teaching job at USF this morning, in response to stories.
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Signing Day is all the time good for some last-minute drama, and we would have some on our fingers. On3’s Pete Nakos stories that Ohio State doesn’t at the moment have a Nationwide Letter of Intent in hand for 5-Star Plus+ huge receiver Chris Henry Jr.
That doesn’t imply he gained’t signal with the Buckeyes, however Oregon and USC have each made a late push to flip him earlier than he proclaims this morning at Mater Dei Excessive Faculty.
On the Bayou, LSU is hoping for excellent news as five-star defensive position commit Richard Anderson is now anticipated to signal with the Tigers, in response to Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman.
5-Star Plus+ QB Jared Curtis makes it official with Vandy
12/03/2025 09:30:21 AM
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If there was any doubt left about the place the nation’s No. 1 QB would really signal with Vanderbilt, it may be put to relaxation. Jared Curtis formally inked with the Commodores on Wednesday morning in a non-public ceremony at his faculty.
He’s the highest-ranked signee at school historical past and an enormous recruiting win for Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt employees.
Coveted 4-star QB Landon Duckworth but to signal
12/03/2025 09:16:31 AM
There was little or no drama across the prime quarterbacks on this class — no less than as we speak. 5-Star Plus+ QB Jared Curtis flipped to Vanderbilt on Tuesday, however in any other case, all the things has principally gone in response to plan.
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However a brand new wrinkle may make issues fascinating. Longtime South Carolina commit Landon Duckworth has but to formally signal with the Gamecocks. He advised Rivals’ Chad Simmons final night time he was locked in, however he has but to be saying as a part of the signing class in Columbia.
And as Steve Wiltfong stated just a bit bit in the past on our reside present, the signature was anticipated this morning. LSU has made a late push since Lane Kiffin took over, and this will probably be one to look at as we speak and probably the remainder of the week.
Illinois flips Alabama RB commit Javari Barnett
12/03/2025 09:09:08 AM
In one other Nationwide Signing Day shock, Illinois has flipped Alabama three-star operating again commit Javari Barnett.
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He had been dedicated to the Crimson Tide since June, however the Illini had been one in every of his prime colleges all alongside. After lacking a lot of his junior 12 months with a knee damage, he bounced again this fall to hurry 74 occasions for 497 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Washington trying so as to add one other big-time WR
12/03/2025 08:48:39 AM
From Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman:
The Huskies flipped Rivals Business Rating 4-star WR Jordan Clay away from Baylor on Signing Day Eve.
In addition they took an enormous step ahead with one other 4-star goal.
Rivals300 WR Trez Davis and his household took an official go to to Seattle final month and the Huskies haven’t stopped swinging away on the touted pass-catcher from Louisiana. Me and colleague Steve Wiltfong have moved our prediction to the Huskies.
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“I really like Washington,” Davis advised Rivals after logging his official go to, which inserted the Huskies proper into the thick of the race for the previous Tulane commit. “The teaching employees was superb and the environment caught my consideration. I may see myself enjoying there.”
Kevin Cummings and the Huskies’ teaching employees made an enduring impression on Davis and his whole household with a powerful emphasis on this system’s wealthy custom of NFL draft picks and improvement at his place. Sources knowledgeable on this recruitment advised Rivals that his household’s go to to Seattle ranked as their favourite official go to.
The Huskies have been very motivated so as to add the Rivals300 prospect from powerhouse West Monroe (La.) Excessive Faculty ever since. They’re trending to try this forward of a Wednesday AM announcement.
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Optimism rising at Auburn round two late additions
12/03/2025 08:44:49 AM
Rivals’ Chad Simmons has the most recent on four-star Texas defensive position commit Corey Wells, a prime flip goal for Auburn.
“There’s optimism at Auburn that they will flip Corey Wells from Texas. After all, for each colleges, his brother, Chris Wells, is a part of the package deal. Auburn could also be prepared to spend just a little extra on the pair than Texas I’m advised this morning. The state of affairs remains to be very fluid.”
Michigan battling to carry onto elite EDGE Julian Walker
12/03/2025 08:28:02 AM
Columbia (S.C) four-star EDGE Julian Walker has been a serious rankings riser this fall, checking in as a borderline five-star prospect within the newest Rivals replace final month. He has been a longtime Michigan commit, however has very robust ties to South Carolina. Along with being from Columbia, his dad is on employees with the Gamecocks.
And they’re making a giant late run at flipping him. Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong has the most recent intel because the tug-of-war continues.
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Vanderbilt, Purdue seeking to pull off late flips
12/03/2025 08:16:45 AM
After arguably its greatest recruiting win in program historical past on Tuesday — flipping 5-Star Plus+ QB Jared Curtis from Georgia — Vanderbilt is on the lookout for extra. Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong has moved his prediction for three-star huge receiver Owen Cabell from Alabama, the place he’s dedicated, to the Commodores.
Purdue, in the meantime, is on the lookout for a giant late addition of its personal. 4-star security Jett Goldsberry is a Boilermakers legacy and has been a prime flop goal. With the teaching employees shakeup at Ole Miss, he’s now trending towards Purdue.
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Each Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong and Greg Smith has logged predictions for the Boilermakers to win out.
Florida trending to carry on to key commit
12/03/2025 08:13:22 AM
The state of affairs round Florida and four-star EDGE commit KJ Ford has been touch-and-go since head coach Billy Napier was fired. A lot of different colleges have pushed to flip him, most notably USC and Texas A&M. As late as yesterday, the excitement was across the Aggies.
However in response to Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong, issues are trending within the course of Ford sticking with the Gators new employees beneath Jon Sumrall and signing with UF.
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Michigan 4-star WR commit Zion Robinson delays signing
12/03/2025 08:05:40 AM
For probably the most half, all has gone in response to plan on Wednesday for Michigan. However four-star huge receiver Zion Robinson posted on social media that he’s delaying his signing till additional discover.
Robinson has been dedicated to the Wolverines since June, however this will probably be one to look at within the coming days.
Lane Kiffin will get a giant addition at LSU, on the lookout for extra
12/03/2025 07:59:59 AM
The recruiting world has been abuzz since Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU. The brand new Tigers’ employees has been working to fill out its class within the last days earlier than NSD, and so they landed a giant addition Wednesday in four-star huge receiver Corey Barber.
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Barber decommitted from Ole Miss Sunday and now reunites with Kiffin in Baton Rouge. Rivals’ Chad Simmons has the small print.
The Tigers are hoping to get a pair of five-star commits signed as properly, and Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman updates with the most recent on that.
“The brokers for 5-star DL Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson met with members of the LSU employees, together with Lane Kiffin, Billy Glasscock and Blake Baker for near 4 hours on Tuesday night time. Within the aftermath of these conversations, the arrow was tilted up for Anderson to probably signal with LSU. A last resolution will probably be made this morning. Brown’s illustration is ready to satisfy with LSU once more on Wednesday morning. There’s a excellent chance each are signed earlier than the tip of this week.” — Spiegelman
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Faculties nonetheless pushing to flip 5-star WR Chris Henry Jr.
12/03/2025 07:28:21 AM
5-star wideout Chris Henry Jr. has been in Ohio State’s class for greater than two years, relationship again to the summer season of 2023. A number of packages have tried — unsuccessfully — to maneuver him off that pledge. And that gained’t finish till ink hits paper. West Virginia, USC and Oregon have been the faculties linked most to Henry within the last weeks.
Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong has the most recent on Henry.
A number of 5-stars already signed
12/03/2025 06:50:21 AM
Whereas there are just a few elite prospects with some drama nonetheless surrounding their recruitments, a handful of have eradicated any questions by getting their signing paperwork in early. Amongst them:
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OT Ekene Ogboko – Georgia
CB Jay Timmons – Ohio State
EDGE Carter Meadows – Michigan
QB Dia Bell – Texas
SAF Joey O’Brien – Notre Dame
OT Grayson McKeogh – Notre Dame
EDGE LaDamion Guyton – Texas Tech
Newest intel on LSU 5-star commitments
12/03/2025 06:38:26 AM
Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman supplies the most recent replace on Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson, a pair of LSU commits who’ve wavered about whether or not they’ll signal this week.
“The brokers for 5-star DL Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson met with members of the LSU employees, together with Lane Kiffin, Billy Glasscock and Blake Baker for near 4 hours on Tuesday night time. Within the aftermath of these conversations, the arrow was tilted up for Anderson to probably signal with LSU. A last resolution will probably be made this morning. Brown’s illustration is ready to satisfy with LSU once more on Wednesday morning. There’s a excellent chance each are signed earlier than the tip of this week.” — Spiegelman
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High 10 courses as we kick off Nationwide Signing Day
12/03/2025 06:22:01 AM
Signatures are beginning to roll in for groups throughout the nation, and listed here are the highest 10 courses as we open on the day. (Up to date at 7:25 a.m. ET)
1. USC
2. Notre Dame
3. Oregon
4. Ohio State
5. Georgia
6. Alabama
7. Texas
8. Miami
9. Texas A&M
10. Tennessee
Discover the total rankings right here.
Ole Miss enters the combo for 4-star Gators commit
12/02/2025 11:15:13 PM
A number of packages, specifically Georgia Tech and most not too long ago LSU, have been working to flip Milton (Fla.) security Kaiden Corridor from Florida in current weeks however a late entrant to the race would be the greatest menace to the Gators.
A supply near Corridor’s recruitment advised On3’s Pete Nakos that the Ole Miss Rebels have made up floor in Corridor’s recruitment this week and are an actual menace to maneuver him off of his Florida pledge.
This example is probably not resolved on Nationwide Signing Day as Wyatt plans to signal his paperwork on Friday, which is his birthday.
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Tennessee fends off late LSU push for 4-star DB
12/02/2025 11:09:11 PM
4-star security Joel Wyatt has been dedicated to Tennessee since July, however LSU and new head coach Lane Kiffin had been in heavy pursuit this week working towards a flip. These efforts seem to have been in useless.
A supply near Wyatt’s recruitment advised Rivals’ Chad Simmons that Wyatt will stick together with his dedication and signal with the Vols on Nationwide Signing day.
Wyatt ranks No. 73 general and No. 6 at his place within the Rivals Business Rankings.
