Fresno State signed 13 players to national letters of intent on Wednesday, the start of the early signing period, filling needs at wideout, tight end, secondary and linebacker positions.
Linebacker is perhaps the glaring need, a group that could take another big hit if Jeff Allison decides to take an early entry into the NFL Draft after big sophomore and junior seasons. It already is losing seniors George Helmuth and James Bailey, who ranked second and fifth on the team in tackles with 87 and 80.
Coach Jeff Tedford said Fresno State has filed paperwork to get an evaluation for Allison from the NFL College Advisory Committee, but a decision has yet to be made.