Alabama ranks No. 1 in early signing period, too
Ranking the top 25 classes in the Football Bowl Subdivision’s early signing period (the next signing period is early February):
1. Alabama: Landed top Chosen 25 running back Trey Sanders. Alabama also signed elite quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, Tua’s brother, and five-star defensive end Antonio Alfano.
2. Georgia: Missed on running back Trey Sanders but signed Chosen 25 prospects Nolan Smith, a defensive end, and Nakobe Dean, a linebacker.
3. Texas A&M: Have Chosen 25 offensive tackle Kenyon Green along with defensive tackle DeMarvin Leal. The Aggies signed 22 in all.
4. LSU: Highlights are Chosen 25 prospects Derek Stingley, the top cornerback in the country, and John Emery Jr., a running back.
5. Michigan: Flipped Chosen 25 safety Daxton Hill from Alabama, highlighting a stellar class of 27.
6. Oregon: Reeled in the top overall prospect in the Chosen 25 and All-USA Defensive Player of the Year Kayvon Thibodeaux, a defensive end.
7. Clemson: Landed elite cornerback Andrew Booth and Chosen 25 wide receiver Frank Ladson.
8. Oklahoma: Might have found a replacement for Kyler Murray in Spencer Rattler, a Chosen 25 prospect. WR Theo Wease Jr., a fellow Chosen 25 prospect, is another big fish in a strong class.
9. Penn State: Held on to all 18 commits, including Chosen 25 linebacker Brandon Smith.
10. Texas: Got a big-time prospect in
offensive tackle Tyler Johnson, plus wide receiver Jordan Whittington, to lead 21 signees.
11. Notre Dame: Signed 20, including elite offensive lineman John Olmstead and safety Kyle Hamilton.
12. Ohio State: Signed 15, most notably Chosen 25 defensive end Zach Harrison. 13. Auburn: Highlights are Chosen 25 linebacker Owen Pappoe and elite quarterback Bo Nix.
14. Washington: Got a star in defensive tackle Faatui Tuitele, crown jewel of the 21-man class.
T-15. Florida: Tight end Keon Zipperer, defensive end Lloyd Summerall and guard Deyavie Hammond highlight 21man class. T15. Tennessee: Held on to Chosen 25 offensive tackle Wanya Morris, the star of 21-man class.
17. Arkansas: Added talent at skill positions with wide receivers Trey Knox and Shamar Nash.
18. Florida State: Lost out on a few elite prospects, including quarterback Mack Brown, but have elite cornerback Akeem Dent committed, though he’s unsure whether he’ll sign during the early period.
19. Mississippi State: The 24-man class is highlighted by quarterback Garrett Shrader and offensive tackle Charles Cross.
20. Nebraska: Added nine linemen, including defensive end Ty Robinson.
21. Stanford: Made big splash with elite defensive end Joshua Pakola and wide receiver Elijah Higgins, highlighting 21-man class.
22. South Carolina: Talented class highlighted by Chosen 25 defensive end Zacch Pickens and quarterback Ryan Hilinski.
23. Mississippi: Landed a star in wide receiver Dannis Jackson, highlighting talented 28-man class.
24. Southern California: Lost significant players the last two months but still have stars such as offensive lineman Jason Rodriguez and cornerback Max Williams.
25. North Carolina State: Inked 19, including elite defensive end Savion Jackson and defensive tackle Josh Harris.
Rankings compiled from an average of how schools were ranked by ESPN, Rivals 247sports. Chosen 25 is USA TODAY High School Sports national player rankings