While the College Football Playoff is peeking over the horizon, every coach and program is focused on the early signing period for the 2020 recruiting class.
Recruiting doesn't conclude in this three-day period running from Wednesday, Dec. 18 to Friday, Dec. 20, but a majority of the work wraps up before bowl season begins. Most prospects will sign national letters of intent and formally declare their college choices.
The early NSD period can be hectic, though.
Let's assess the current recruiting outlook and lay down a foundation ahead of what could turn into a dramatic few days of commitments, flips and surprises.