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Early Signing Period Opens Wednesday With USC Leading 2026 Class Rankings

Accelerated timelines in the NIL and transfer era have locked most classes, leaving only a few decisions likely to nudge the leaderboard.

Overview

  • The early signing period begins Wednesday, Dec. 3, with 247Sports listing announcement times for remaining uncommitted prospects.
  • USC currently tops both ESPN and 247Sports team rankings, powered by 19 in-state California commits including nine four-star recruits.
  • Most top recruits have already committed in the current NIL and transfer-portal landscape, so limited movement is expected at the top.
  • Analysts say Georgia’s class could shift if No. 3 overall quarterback Jared Curtis changes his commitment, with Bleacher Report projecting a flip to Vanderbilt.
  • Jordan Carter is ESPN’s highest-ranked uncommitted player and plans to announce during the window, while recent Alabama decommit Sam Utu is widely projected to choose SMU.