Signing Day is strange. At many schools around the country, it's hectic. It's thrilling. And it's actually really important. If you're a Northwestern fan though, it's a phenomenon akin to Christmas day — but one of those Christmas Days where you already know what you're getting and you just have to wait to open it. Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have already put in all the work, done all the background research, made all the calls, and have known for weeks which high school seniors they'll be welcoming to the program in 2016. Signing Day for Northwestern is, in a way, simply a formality.
Overview of Northwestern’s 2016 recruiting class