The 2023 Early National Signing Day has been phenomenal with some players fulfilling their dreams and some taking unexpected turns on their commitments. Ohio State Buckeyes, Georgia Bulldogs, and Nebraska Cornhuskers have done some of the best business.
Jeremiah Smith, the top-ranked overall player, stayed true to his verbal agreement with the Buckeyes, despite major efforts from the Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles. The wide receiver has always wanted to join the Buckeyes and coach Ryan Day is finally relieved after the paperwork has been done and dusted after a little delay.
NEWS – So, Jeremiah Smith is going to Ohio State. He signed. It’s where he wanted to go all along. His NIL rep wanted to make sure everything that needed to go through Ohio State’s collective was signed. That was the delay. Can’t blame anyone for getting it in writing. pic.twitter.com/MLFksylV8D
— Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) December 21, 2023
After Jeremiah committed to the Buckeyes, they turned their attention to five-star edge rusher Eddrick Houston. Eddrick had a long-term verbal commitment with the Buckeyes and now it’s on paper.
HUGE news for the #Buckeyes as 5-star DE Eddrick Houston is staying with #OhioState. https://t.co/O8SmhWt1eI
— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) December 20, 2023
In addition to Eddrick and Jeremy, the Buckeyes have also added two five-stars, quarterback Air Noland and wide receiver Mylan Graham.
Air Noland – After amassing over 10k yards passing in his prep career and his city giving him his own day, Air Noland looks to descend upon Columbus and bring his aerial prowess north to continue in a long line of Buckeye passers who rewrote the record books. Welcome to THE… pic.twitter.com/0Oqc3t0uZy
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023
Mylan Graham – A man of few words, the kid from New Haven, IN would rather let his routes do the talking. Notorious for getting open and finding the endzone and leaving defenders in his dust, Zone 6 is adding a much-welcomed member. Welcome to THE Brotherhood Mylan.… pic.twitter.com/jkQk1Yqo32
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023
Raiola to the Huskers, Bolden to the Dawgs, Gators on a roll
Dylan Raiola flipped from Georgia to join the Nebraska Huskers under Matt Rhule‘s leadership. This is the 2nd time that the No.1 ranked quarterback flipped his decision. He committed to Day’s Ohio in the summer of 2022 but flipped to Georgia. This time, he flipped to Nebraska where his uncle Donovan Raiola is the offensive line coach.
The #1 QB in the nation,@RaiolaDylan is N!#GBR x #24Ours pic.twitter.com/yRyalR9HRw
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) December 20, 2023
KJ Bolden has flipped to Georgia from the Seminoles after being committed for over 4 months. He highlighted the facilities and relationships that will help in his development, upon joining the Georgia Dawgs.
BREAKING: Five-Star Plus+ Safety KJ Bolden tells me he has Flipped from Florida State to Georgia!
The No. 1 Safety in the ‘24 Class had been Committed to the Seminoles since August
“Staying at the Crib, Go Dawgs! 🐶”https://t.co/MEHTUTd6YU pic.twitter.com/j1QEeqKW78
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 20, 2023
The Dawgs are on a roll and they have signed five-star cornerback Ellis Robinson IV to improve their defense. 247Sports.com ranks Ellis as the third-best recruit of the 2024 class.
Up North Dawg 🥶
Welcome to Athens @ER4_DASAVIOR#GoDawgs | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/xymUbprfj3
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) December 20, 2023
The Dawgs’s signing spree doesn’t end here. They have added five-star linebacker Justin Williams to their already talented roster.
Newest addition to #LBU @Justinwilliamz4 is HOME.#GoDawgs | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/vlb8Sf6gur
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) December 20, 2023
DJ Lagway confirmed his commitment to the Florida Gators. The No.3 ranked quarterback brushed off flipping attempts from USC Trojans.
“My teammates can expect me to work hard everyday and the fans can expect to get my best every time I’m wearing that Orange and Blue.”
Welcome to The Swamp, @DerekLagway! #2THESW4MP pic.twitter.com/hLe3w9RGwd
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) December 20, 2023
Williams Nwaneri, the No.2 ranked overall player, has committed to Missouri Tigers, as head coach Eliah Drinkwitz has convinced the highly talented defensive lineman to stay home.
The #1 recruit in the country is a Mizzou Tiger. @NwaneriWilliams
✅ SIGNED: Williams Nwaneri
📐 6’6 257 lbs
🏈 Defensive End
📍Kansas City, MO#Chase2Dre4ms | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/g4VzfkCTH1— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) December 20, 2023
Texas Tech has signed Micah Hudson, after his verbal commitment in September. A highly talented wide receiver ranked No.7 overall, has been dubbed as the biggest win in Tech’s history.
The ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ is official!
Welcome to the family, @iammike1x‼️#WreckEm | #REALationships pic.twitter.com/eap2YyEgau
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) December 20, 2023
Five-star wide receiver Cam Williams has signed with Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame. The elite wide receiver confirmed his commitment.
Locked in since day 1
Vault unlocked ✅@cam_will30 is officially Irish#GoIrish☘️| @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/K2Sd9G3NBM
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 20, 2023
Dylan Steward fended off interest from the Buckeyes and Dawgs to sign for the South Carolina Gamecocks. The five-star edge rusher is ranked as the 2nd best edge rusher by 247Sports.com.
Welcome home, @Dylan1Stewart_!! pic.twitter.com/q2svkpOjTv
— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) December 20, 2023
Elite defensive linesman, David Stone has signed with Oklahoma Sooners over interest from several other programs.
Leader. Powerful. Dynamic.
Welcome to the Gold Standard, @iamdavidstonejr 🧬 https://t.co/VEx5Ti1aUH | #24K pic.twitter.com/Ntv0911rjj
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) December 20, 2023
The No.1 ranked quarterback in the nation, Julian Sayin committed to Alabama. Touted as a top signing, Sayin is definitely to turn heads.
Welcome to the #BAMAverse…@juliansayin2#RollTide pic.twitter.com/6EhUhtxlgI
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 20, 2023
Texas Longhorns has signed highly ranked wide receiver Ryan Wingo, closing interest from Missouri and Nebraska.
Welcome to the Forty, @_Ryanwingo1 🤘#AllGas24 x #HookEm pic.twitter.com/gVWF9UPh9q
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 20, 2023
Longhorns also has secured the signatures of three five-stars in edge rusher Colin Simmons, safety Xavier Filsaime, and offensive tackler Brandon Baker.
Staying in Texas! Welcome to the Forty, @ColinSimmons__ 🤘#AllGas24 x #HookEm pic.twitter.com/mtE1KijREV
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 20, 2023
Staying in Texas! Welcome to the Forty, @XEF_19 🤘#AllGas24 x #HookEm pic.twitter.com/FJ085hTNGk
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome to the Forty, @emanielex 🤘#AllGas24 x #HookEm pic.twitter.com/7SiXkSqoLB
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 20, 2023
The biggest signing has been Jeremiah Smith till now. The Buckeyes, Gators, and Longhorns have the highest number of five-star recruits until the 2nd day of the National Signing Day.
