What is the impact of early national signing day on NCAA Football?
The introduction of early national signing day in 2017 has significantly altered the recruiting process in NCAA Football. Occurring in mid-December, this earlier date allows programs to secure commitments from recruits before the traditional February signing day. For teams, it helps stabilize rosters earlier, especially for those needing to fill key positions. However, the compressed timeline adds pressure on both recruits and coaches, leaving little room for late evaluations or program changes. It has also caused some chaos when coaches leave for other jobs before recruits officially sign.
