Per a new rule last season, college football programs are able to accept National Letters of Intent (NLIs) during an early signing period for three days in December. These NLIs are a binding commitment between school and individual.
In 2018, this period begins Wednesday December 19 and concludes Friday December 21. Once midnight strikes Saturday morning, all athletes other than mid-year Junior College transfers will need to wait until February 6, 2019 to sign on the dotted line. JUCOs can sign until January 15 before a freeze until February 6.
The Rutgers Football team needs to add as much talent as they can to improve the roster.