The December signing day has changed recruiting for most programs, but it looks like it has really benefited Notre Dame football more than most. Over the past two cycles, the February signing day has been uneventful — but that is just how Head Coach Brian Kelly wants.
In December, Notre Dame signed 18 high school athletes and 2 grad transfers for a total of 20 new players in the program. Unfortunately, not long after signing day, Notre Dame released cornerback recruit Landen Bartleson of his scholarship due to a legal incident in his hometown, bringing the high school signees to only 17.