Wed Dec 04 18:10:00 UTC 2024: **College Football’s Early Signing Period Shakes Up Recruiting Landscape**

**December 6, 2024** – The 2025 college football recruiting landscape shifted dramatically during the early signing period (December 4-6), with several high-profile recruits making surprising commitments and flips. The shortened, earlier signing period, ending before the transfer portal opens on December 9th, saw a flurry of activity.

Several top-ranked players made headlines, including:

* **Oregon’s Stunning Gains:** The Ducks secured a major coup, landing five-star receiver Dakorien Moore and flipping commitments from No. 11 overall prospect and No. 2 cornerback Na’eem Offord (previously committed to Ohio State) and No. 9-ranked quarterback Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele (previously committed to Cal).

* **Texas’ Strong Showing:** The Longhorns had a dominant start, signing five-star recruits Jonah Williams (safety), Kaliq Lockett (receiver), and Landon Jackson (defensive lineman), along with highly-ranked cornerback Kade Phillips (previously committed to LSU) and four-star athlete Michael Terry II.

* **Alabama’s Top QB:** Alabama secured the top-ranked quarterback in the class, five-star Keelon Russell.

* **USC Holds Onto a Star:** Despite losing a commitment from quarterback JuJu Lewis earlier, USC held onto five-star quarterback Husan Longstreet.

* **Other Notable Signings:** Other notable signings include five-star quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis with Colorado, five-star receiver Caleb Cunningham flipping from Alabama to Ole Miss, and four-star linebacker Madden Faraimo choosing Notre Dame over USC. Auburn landed five-star quarterback Deuce Knight, and Ohio State signed five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair and five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez. Kansas State signed its highest-ranked recruit ever, four-star tight end Linkon Cure. Georgia Tech secured four-star safety Tae Harris. Texas A&M landed four-star receiver Jerome Myles.

The early signing period provided a glimpse into the future of college football, showcasing the ongoing battles for top talent and the potential for program ascendance or resurgence based on the success of their recruiting classes. The full impact of these signings will become clear as the 2025 season unfolds. The final rankings of the top 25 teams in the 2025 class are expected to be updated following the completion of the early signing period.

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