National Signing Day: Latest news, analysis, videos, interviews
The traditional National Signing Day has arrived and while the majority of elite prospects signed during the Early Signing Period in December, there still is plenty of action today.
Follow all the latest news, notes, analysis and video interviews throughout the day right here.
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CLASS OF 2022 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Position | Team | State | JUCO
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MATHEWS CHOOSES TEXAS A&M, PUTS AGGIES OVER THE TOP IN TEAM RANKINGS: Five-star defensive back Jacoby Mathews' decision came late in the day Wednesday, and it was a big one. His decision to sign with A&M meant that the Aggies would grab the top spot in the 2022 team rankings. Prior to his decision Alabama held a slim lead.
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New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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Rutgers coach Greg Schiano joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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Landing a do-all linebacker such as TJ Dudley helps put Clemson back on course for some banner raising.
Coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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One of the nation's top underclassmen defensive end recruits, Andrew Depaepe, will be headed north to play for the Michigan State Spartans in college.
Coverage: Clint Cosgrove's analysis
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The Oklahoma Sooners won out on the three-star defensive back Jamarrien Burt. The addition of Burt to the Sooners’ roster falls in line with the mindset of defensive guru coach Brent Venables.
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A tight recruiting race among Minnesota, Maryland, Florida, Miami, UCF and Mississippi State came down to the wire with three-star Creekside High School offensive tackle Matthew McCoy. McCoy kept fans guessing, as the Hurricanes keep him in-state for college.
Coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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Big news for Maryland, as QB Cameron Edge has reclassified from 2023 to 2022 and signed with the Terps.
Full coverage: Adam Friedman's analysis
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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove.
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Illinois coach Bret Bielema joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove.
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West Virginia coach Neal Brown joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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Virginia coach Tony Elliott joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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There are certain attributes a player has to have to be a linebacker, and EJ Lightsey has them all. Call him a mix of old school and new era, Lightsey controls the second level with an attitude and can do whatever asked of him. That attitude and talent is now heading to the SEC East with the Georgia Bulldogs.
Coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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Delaware native Noah Matthews began 2022 with zero offers and now he's heading to the SEC after signing with Kentucky. Matthews, a former Weber State commit, breaks down his decision here.
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New Miami coach Mario Cristobal and his staff are making big strides in a short time getting. Landing top prospects like four-star Ahmad Moten shows the messaging is taking root.
Coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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Stealing R Mason Thomas away from both Iowa State and Miami is a great get for coach Oklahoma coach Brent Venables and his staff.
Coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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Indiana coach Tom Allen joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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National Signing Day is always filled with thrilling moments, and with only four five-stars left uncommitted a big spotlight was on the lone defensive end in the group, Shemar Stewart. With a top three of Georgia, Miami and Texas A&M, the Aggies landed his signature and added another five-star prospect to their 2022 class.
Coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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Utah coach Kyle Whittingham joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove.
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South Carolina coach Shane Beamer joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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The stakes were high for four teams in the running for four-star defensive tackle Christen Miller. After the Early Signing Period closed, the were only 10 uncommitted Rivals250 players left on the board, and Miller was one of them.
Coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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One of the nation's most sought after running back recruits, Jordan Bryant James, made a late signing day flip and signed with Oregon this morning. The four-star standout from Murfreesboro Oakland (TN) chose the Ducks over signing with Georgia who he had been committed to since March.
Coverage: Clint Cosgrove's analysis
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Arizona coach Jedd Fisch joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove.
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After weeks of speculation on where three-star Alabama offensive lineman Anez Cooper may sign with Auburn, Syracuse, Oregon or Miami, the Hurricanes won the recruiting battle. In the process, Miami signed a mountain of an interior player that can contribute early.
Coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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Four-star Cedar Grove receiver Janiran Bonner, who committed to Georgia Tech on Feb. 1, had a change of heart and flipped to Nebraska.
Coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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Stanford coach David Shaw joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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Florida State coach Mike Norvell joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove.
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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker joins the Rivals National Signing Day Show and national recruiting director Adam Gorney.
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MORE COVERAGE: TigerIllustrated.com analysis
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Trying to establish a new identity in the SEC, Florida coach Billy Napier needs the heavy hitters in the trenches to set the tone. Landing three-star offensive guard Jalen Farmer is that tone setter that can be a three-year starter for the Florida Gators.
More coverage: Ryan Wright's analysis
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