Tag: Early signing period

What Mekhail Sherman brings to Georgia football

Georgia’s signing day began with securing its highest ranked commit, five-star outside linebacker Mekhail Sherman out of Washington, D.C.

Georgia’s signing day began with securing its highest ranked commit, five-star outside linebacker Mekhail Sherman out of Washington, D.C.

At six-foot-three and 235 pounds, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that Sherman bulks up to 245 or even 250 with help from Georgia’s nutritionists and strength and conditioning staff. This would allow him to play more of a role in setting the edge and occasionally playing weak-side defensive end.

At his current size, Sherman is versatile enough to play middle linebacker or even at STAR, the hybrid linebacker-defensive back position; he covers tight ends and running backs well, can drop into zone coverage and possesses the excellent footwork and 4.53 speed necessary to allow him to change directions swiftly.

Having previously played running back in high school, he diagnoses run plays exceptionally quickly and, once he sees where the ball is, disengages with blockers and accelerates toward the ball carrier.

He’s a sideline-to-sideline runner at great speed much like Roquan Smith but with size more comparable to Lorenzo Carter, Leonard Floyd, or Davin Bellamy (with the edge rush ability to match). Changing direction and honing in on tailbacks at his size is difficult to fathom.

In other words, he’s a jack-of-all trades and master of a few of them.

This presents the question: where will he line up within the Dawgs’ defensive front? The answer is: likely a little bit of everywhere.

Two quarterbacks sign with Texas

The first of two National Signing Days are taking place today. UT started the day out strong, locking up two of their top recruits.

The early signing period is finally here and the first of two National Signing Days are taking place today. The Longhorns started the day out strong, as they locked two of their top recruits.

Ja’Quinden Jackson from Duncanville, TX and Hudson Card from Austin, TX both signed their national letter of intent this morning, making their verbal commitment official. Both players are quarterbacks, each playing at Texas high school football’s highest division. Each of them are a four star recruits and they are currently the two highest signed players so far today, according to 247Sports.

Jackson is officially listed as an athlete according to 247Sports, but played quarterback at Duncanville High School. In his playoff semi final game, it is being reported that he tore his ACL and will be out for awhile.

Getting another quarterback out of the Austin area, Card went to Lake Travis High School. He has been committed to Texas since May of 2018 and has been wanting to be a Longhorn for most of his life.

Having depth at quarterback is always a good thing and Texas has that with these two signees. Sam Ehlinger is expected to come back for his senior season, but third string Roschon Johnson played running back all season. A quarterback room of Ehlinger, Casey Thompson, Johnson, Jackson, and Card will provide the Longhorns with depth for years.

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Chad Lindberg signs with Georgia football

He’s the second 6’6″ 300-pound offensive lineman that the Bulldogs have secured for 2020. Devin Willock signed earlier this morning.

Georgia football has signed its second Texan of the morning.

Chad Lindberg, a four-star offensive tackle who’s been committed since late July, made it official with UGA today.

He’s the second six-foot-six 300-pound offensive lineman that the Bulldogs have secured for 2020. Devin Willock signed earlier this morning.

These two mountains of men will fit in perfectly along the Great Wall of Georgia.

Jalen Kimber signs letter of intent with Georgia

The speedster out of Arlington, Texas committed to UGA exactly eight months ago today and never wavered on his pledge.

Four-star cornerback Jalen Kimber is now a Georgia Bulldog.

The speedster out of Arlington, Texas committed to UGA exactly eight months ago today and never wavered on his pledge.

He’ll join fellow out-of-state signee Major Burns in the Dawgs’ defensive backfield.

Major Burns signs with Georgia football

Having played his high school ball in Baton Rouge, the four-star safety was long expected to be an LSU Tiger.

Just one day after pledging his commitment to Georgia, Major Burns is officially a Dawg.

Having played his high school ball in Baton Rouge, the four-star safety was long expected to be an LSU Tiger.

A late visit from Kirby Smart changed that.

Carson Beck signs with Georgia

Already 6’4.5″ and nearing 230 pounds, Beck is built like a prototypical pocket passer.

Georgia’s long-time quarterback commit Carson Beck is officially a Bulldog.

The eighth-ranked quarterback of 2020 has been committed to UGA for north of nine months. Already 6’4.5″ and nearing 230 pounds, Beck is built like a prototypical pocket passer.

Devin Willock signs with Georgia football

One of the final commits was one of the first to sign his letter of intent this morning.

One of the final commits was one of the first to sign his letter of intent this morning.

Offensive lineman Devin Willock out of New Jersey powerhouse Paramus Catholic is officially a Dawg less than two weeks after committing.

At 6’6″ and 330, he’ll certainly fit right in with the one of the measurably largest offensive line groups in all of college football.

Warren Brinson signs with Georgia football

The 6’5″ defensive tackle out of IMG Academy is the second Dawg to sign during today’s early signing period.

Long-time UGA commit Warren Brinson put pen to paper and has officially become a Georgia Bulldog. The four-star is coming to Athens.

The 6’5″ defensive tackle out of IMG Academy is the second Dawg to make his pledge during today’s early signing period.

Georgia’s first early signee of 2020 is in

Georgia’s early signing period began this morning by securing their top commitment.

Georgia’s early signing period began this morning by securing their top commitment.

Mekhail Sherman, a five-star defensive end who’s been a Bulldog pledge since early May, signed his letter of intent to play for the Dawgs next fall.

Ohio State Football Recruiting: 2020 early signing period tracker – Update: Smith-Njigba in!

It’s the official start of the early signing period in college football. We’ve got your updates for Ohio State as they happen.

We’re here to get this wacky early signing day period off and running for you. Ohio Stat expects to sign somewhere in the low to mid 20s during this first day of the early signing, and we’ll keep you up to date as it all happens.

From the locked and loaded commits that can’t wait to burn up the fax machine, to the surprises and last minute changes, we’ll have it in our early signing day tracker below.

We’ll keep updating it throughout the day, so stay with us.

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Officially Signed

Julian Fleming, 5-Star WR, St. Louis, Catawissa, Pennsylvania – Signed

Paris Johnson, Jr, 5-Star OL, Cincinnati, Ohio – Signed

Lejond Cavazos, 4-Star S, Bradenton, Florida – Signed

Jacolbe Cowan, 4-Star DL, Charlotte, North Carolina – Signed

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 4-Star WR, Rockwall, Texas – Signed

Cody Simon, 4-Star LB, Jersey City, New Jersey – Signed

Luke Wypler, 4-Star OL, Montvale, New Jersey – Signed

Jakob James, 3-Star OL, Cincinnati, Ohio – Signed

Trey Leroux, 3-Star OL, Norwalk, Ohio – Signed

Grant Toutant, 3-Star OL, Warren, Michigan – Signed

Mitchell Melton, 3-Star LB, Olney, Maryland – Signed

Ty Hamilton, 3-Star DL, Pickerington, Ohio – Signed

Joe Royer, 3-Star TE, Cincinnati, Ohio – Signed

Josh Fryar, 3-Star OL, Beech Grove, Indiana

Miyan Williams, 3-Star RB, Cincinnati, Ohio

Jake Seibert, 3-Star K, Cincinnati, Ohio

Hard Commit, Signing Pending

Gee Scott, Jr., 4-Star WR, Sammamish, Washington

Lathan Ransom, 4-Star S, Tucson, Arizona

Mookie Cooper, 4-Star WR, Maryland Heights, Missouri

Kourt Williams, 4-Star LB, Bellflower, California

Darriaon Henry, 4-Star DL, Cincinnati, Ohio

Ryan Watts, 4-Star CB, Little Elm, Texas

Jack Miller, 4-Star QB, Scottsdale, Arizona

Remaining Targets Possible/Waivering

Cameron Martinez, 4-Star ATH, Muskegon, Michigan

  • Martinez was expected to sign with Ohio State today, but news broke late in the game that he will not be signing today, but waiting until February. This seems to be a byproduct of some hesitancy because of Jeff Hafley being named head coach at Boston College.

Clark Phillips III, 4-Star CB, La Habra, California

  • Phillips is also one seemingly having second thoughts after Jeff Hafley accepted the head coaching gig at BC. Phillips went on an official visit to Utah just before signing day and the world is awaiting his decision. He is set to sign with either Ohio State or Utah today.

C.J. Stroud, 4-Star QB, Rancho Cucamonga, California

  • Ohio State would love to land stroud at the eleventh hour and it looks like it’s going to happen. Georgia and Michigan were in on him early, but a late push seems to have given the edge to the Buckeyes. The coaching staff would love to add another high-end quarterback to go with Jack Miller in this class. He should be signing later today, but we’ll see if the rumors are true. He’ll announce at 12:30 PM Eastern today.

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