BUFFALO, NY - University at Buffalo football head coach Lance Leipold announced the initial signees for the 2017 recruiting class on the first day of the National Signing Period on Wednesday. Speed and athleticism was a theme for this year's class as a number of signees were also standout track athletes in high school. The 21-member class has 12 defensive players, eight offensive players and one long snapper.
The class is comprised of five defensive backs, four linebackers, three defensive linemen, three wide receivers, two running backs, an offensive lineman, a tight end, a quarterback and a long snapper.