CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 the early signing period began for next season's football class. The early signing period was approved by the NCAA in May of 2017. This allows high school seniors a 72-hour window in December to sign a national letter of intent with the school of their choice. It comes about two months before National Signing Day, which is Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018.
Akron:
Zips Sign 12 to National Letters of Intent
AKRON, Ohio -- During the inaugural early signing day, the University of Akron football program signed 12 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.