National Signing Day 2025 Tracker: Updates on Notable College Football Commits

There was a time when the traditional February national signing day was one of the most important days on the entire college football calendar.

That time has passed.

Most of the nation's best football prospects join their schools of choice during the December early signing period in the sport's modern age. It means coaches juggling yet another thing with the transfer portal and preparing for bowl and College Football Playoff games, but that is what the schedule dictates.

The early signing period for the 2025 class ran from Dec. 4-6, while the traditional February signing day is Wednesday.

Even though most of the recruiting battles have been decided, there are still some prospects who will choose this month.

With that in mind, check back here for all the latest developments and updates on the top classes.

Top Classes

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Here is a look at the top classes for the 2025 recruiting cycle, per 247Sports' composite rankings.

The class rankings are updated as of Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

1. Texas Longhorns
2. Georgia Bulldogs
3. Ohio State Buckeyes
4. Alabama Crimson Tide
5. Oregon Ducks
6. Auburn Tigers
7. Michigan Wolverines
8. Florida Gators
9. Texas A&M Aggies
10. LSU Tigers

Recruiting Battles to Watch

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In a testament to how much more important the December early signing period is than the February signing day in today's college football, just two of the top 247 players on 247Sports' composite rankings entered the week of signing day without having chosen a school.

One of those players is offensive tackle Ty Haywood.

Haywood was initially committed to Alabama but decommitted from the Crimson Tide last month. Michigan built plenty of momentum in the aftermath, but the Wolverines are still waiting for the offensive lineman to officially become a part of their class.

He is a 4-star prospect and the No. 39 overall player in the 2025 class, per 247Sports' composite rankings, so it would be a key development for Michigan if it was able to hold off the likes of Florida State and others.

Elsewhere, another decommit from a powerhouse program opened the door for other suitors.

Defensive end Zahir Mathis decommitted from Ohio State in November and is yet to decide where he will take his talents at the next level. He is a 4-star prospect and the No. 12 edge rusher in his class, per 247Sports' composite rankings, and is talented enough to slot into a rotation as soon as his freshman season.

Maryland was able to get Mathis on campus for a late visit ahead of signing day, so the Terrapins could be sitting in ideal position. Florida State and UCLA could make late pushes, but Maryland has a chance to put quite the finishing touch on a solid overall class.