An early signing period recap

One of the novelties the NCAA introduced in 2017 concerning the recruitment process is a three-day period in December in which recruits can sign their letters of intent with colleges, without waiting for the National Signing Day, in February.

This year, this period took place from December 20th to 22nd and, with hindsight, it was a success because the most part of players who already committed signed their letters and many other prospects took the occasion to declare their choice.

Texas Tech followed the national trend, with 12 recruits who signed and only five who elected to wait until February to make their final choice. The class was bigger, but in December two players, running back…