College Football Signing Day: Key Commitments, Surprises, Highlights Live
College football’s national signing day officially began on Wednesday, marking the start of the early signing period for the class of 2026. High school recruits now have the opportunity to secure their commitments to their chosen colleges for at least one year. This year’s signing day showcased notable surprises and key commitments that are reshaping team rosters.
Key Commitments and Surprises
The excitement kicked off on Tuesday night when five-star quarterback Jared Curtis made headlines by flipping his commitment from Georgia to Vanderbilt. This was one of the most significant surprises of the early signing period.
Remaining Uncommitted Prospects
As of now, only eight ESPN 300 prospects remain without commitments. Among these, defensive end Jordan Carter holds the position as the top uncommitted player, ranked No. 57 overall. Additionally, quarterback Peyton Falzone, ranked No. 225 and the only uncommitted quarterback currently on the ESPN list, recently decommitted from Auburn on Monday.
Important Dates
- Wednesday: National Signing Day for the early signing period.
- Friday: Deadline for prospects to sign their national letter of intent.
- February 4: Date for the next national signing day for this cycle.
Prospects who do not sign by the Friday deadline will have to wait until the next signing period to secure their college futures.
Ongoing Coverage
El-Balad will continue to provide updates throughout Wednesday, including live class rankings and analysis on how these five-star recruits will impact their respective teams in the upcoming seasons.
