Football signing day live updates: 2026 commits, rankings for early signing period

On Sunday, 12 teams will see theirnational championshiphope live on when they hear their name called for theCollege Football Playoff.

A few days before that, the building blocks for those future championship dreams will be put into place.

Theearly signing periodbegins on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and continues through Friday, Dec. 5, with many of the top recruits from across the country putting pen to paper (and, in a rarity in 2025, paper into fax machines) to formalize their relationship with their new college home for the next three or four (or five) years. The three-day stretch has become the primary time for high-school prospects to sign with schools, effectively replacing the once-customary National Signing Day in February.

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It will be a frenzied 72 hours, particularly on Wednesday, with hundreds of players signing with schools they've been committed to for weeks or months while others unveil their college decisions with news conferences, hats and, if the recent past has taught us anything, live animals.

USA TODAY Sports will be providing live updates from college football's early signing period. Follow along.

Early signing period live updates

This section will be updated as recruits are announced as signees.

Calvin Russell delays signing with Syracuse

Four days after wrapping up a disappointing 3-9 season, Syracuse got even more bad news Wednesday.

Wide receiver Calvin Russell, the No. 70 player in 247 composite rankings and the centerpiece of coach Fran Brown's 2026 recruiting class, has postponed his signing, he announced Wednesday. Russell committed to the Orange back in July, with the Miami Northwestern star choosing them over Michigan and Miami.

🚨NEWS🚨 Elite Syracuse WR commit Calvin Russell will postpone his signing, via@BenjaminRivals👀Read:https://t.co/a7L9aunHrrpic.twitter.com/8eMusq8xMg

— Rivals (@Rivals)December 3, 2025

A report from On3 Sportsadded that Russell is expected to sign Friday, with Michigan and Miami described as "other factors."

Lamar Brown to hold off signing with LSU

The top-ranked player behind Jared Curtis won't be signing with a school — at least not yet.

Lamar Brown, the No. 2 overall player and No. 1 athlete in 247's composite rankings, is not expected to sign with LSU during the early signing period,according to a report Wednesday from ESPN. The report added that Brown plans to wait for newly hired Tigers coach Lane Kiffin to assemble his staff.

Brown, a Baton Rouge native, committed to LSU and then-head coach Brian Kelly on July 10, choosing the Tigers over Texas A&M and Miami.

Jared Curtis signs with Vanderbilt

The top recruit in the country is officially off the board.

Quarterback Jared Curtis, the No. 1 overall player in 247's composite rankings, signs with Vanderbilt, one day after flipping to theCommodoresfrom Georgia. The Nashville native is the highest-ranked recruit in Vanderbilt history and gives coach Clark Lea a nice potential succession plan once Diego Pavia (we think) runs out of eligibility this season.

Signed 🖋️Welcome to Commodore Nation,@Jaredcurtis37pic.twitter.com/XbXUjkvi73

— #14 Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball)December 3, 2025

Carter Meadows signs with Michigan

Carter Meadows, the No. 2 edge rusher and No. 6 overall player in the 2026 class, signs with Michigan and coach Sherrone Moore. Meadows is one of the more physically impressive players in the class, standing at 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds.

Building our future with@CarterMeadows_🧱Welcome home, Carter! »https://t.co/ilH2IYpCiy#GoBlue|#BrickByBrick26pic.twitter.com/9bH6X9agcU

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball)December 3, 2025

Dia Bell signs with Texas

Whenever Arch Manning leaves Texas, theLonghornswill have at least one enticing option to replace him at quarterback. Dia Bell, the No. 9 overall player and the No. 4 quarterback in 247's composite rankings, has signed with Texas, becoming the first player to sign with the Longhorns on what should be a busy Wednesday for coach Steve Sarkisian's program.

The first one is in! Welcome to the Forty,@DiaBell3QB1🤘#AllGas26|#NSD26pic.twitter.com/KErQDmdQAn

— Texas Football (@TexasFootball)December 3, 2025

Faizon Brandon signs with Tennessee

Josh Heupel's quarterback-friendly system at Tennessee may soon include an impressive young passer. Faizon Brandon, the No. 7 overall player and No. 3 quarterback in 247's composite rankings, has signed with the Vols, giving the program an intriguing option to play at the game's most important position in the years to come.

Home sweet home!The signal caller from North Carolina is officially a Vol!@faizon_brandon|#RockyTop26🍊pic.twitter.com/dXk7LZAfq8

— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football)December 3, 2025

Jackson Cantwell signs with Miami

Throughout his coaching career, Mario Cristobal, a former offensive lineman himself, has been praised for his work with offensive linemen. On Wednesday, he got a pretty impressive one to join his team.

Jackson Cantwell, the No. 4 overall player in 247's composite rankings, has signed with Miami. In their announcement of his signing, the Hurricanes listed the Missouri native at 6-foot-8 and 330 pounds.

Welcome to the Canes family,@jcantwell2499🏈: Offensive Lineman🏡: Nixa, Missouri📚: Nixa@CanesFootball|#NSD26pic.twitter.com/0copjGrs0a

— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball)December 3, 2025

Early signing period: Player rankings for 2026 class

This section will be updated live as players sign.

Here's the full list of the top 100 players in the 2026 class,according to 247Sports' composite rankings:

5-star recruits

1. Jared Curtis (No. 1 QB), Vanderbilt commit

2. Lamar Brown (No. 1 athlete), LSU commit

3. Keisean Henderson (No. 2 QB), Houston commit

4. Jackson Cantwell (No. 1 OT), signed with Miami

5. Zion Elee (No. 1 edge rusher), Maryland commit

6. Carter Meadows (No. 2 edge rusher), Michigan commit

7. Faizon Brandon (No. 3 QB), signed with Tennessee

8. Savion Hiter (No. 1 RB), Michigan commit

9. Dia Bell (No. 4 QB), signed with Texas

10. Chris Henry Jr. (No. 1 WR), Ohio State commit

11. Tristen Keys (No. 2 WR), signed with Tennessee

12. Rodney Durham (No. 3 edge rusher), Notre Dame commit

13. Felix Ojo (No. 2 OT), signed with Texas Tech

14. Ezavier Crowell (No. 2 RB), signed with Alabama

15. LaDamion Guyton (No. 4 edge rusher), signed with Texas Tech

16. Immanuel Iheanacho (No. 1 IOL), Oregon commit

17. Xavier Griffin (No. 1 LB), Alabama commit

18. Kendre Harrison (No. 1 TE), Oregon commit

19. Kodi Greene (No. 3 OT), Washington commit

20. Tyler Atkinson (No. 2 LB), Texas commit

21. Ian Premer (No. 2 TE), Notre Dame commit

22. Jalen Lott (No. 3 WR), Oregon commit

23. Mark Bowman (No. 3 TE), USC commit

24. Khary Adams (No. 1 CB), Notre Dame commit

25. Jorden Edmonds (No. 2 CB), signed with Alabama

26. Anthony Jones (No. 5 edge rusher), Oregon commit

27. Kelvin Obot (No. 4 OT), Utah commit

28. Richard Wesley (No. 6 edge rusher), Texas commit

29. Richard Anderson (No. 1 DL), LSU commit

30. Bralan Womack (No. 1 S), Mississippi State commit

31. Joey O'Brien (No. 2 S), Notre Dame commit

32. Jireh Edwards (No. 3 S), signed with Alabama

33. Ekene Ogboko (No. 5 OT), signed with Georgia

34. Brandon Arrington (No. 2 athlete), signs with USC

4-star recruits

• 35. Kaiden Prothro (No. 4 TE), Georgia commit

• 36. Jett Washington (No. 4 S), Oregon commit

• 37. Darius Gray (No. 1 IOL), signed with South Carolina

• 38. Ryder Lyons (No. 5 QB), BYU commit

• 39. Ethan Feaster (No. 4 WR), signed with USC

• 40. Cederian Morgan (No. 5 WR), Alabama commit

• 41. Chauncey Kennon (No. 3 S), signed with Florida State

• 42. Khary Wilder (No. 2 DL), Ohio State commit

• 43. KJ Edwards (No. 3 RB), Texas A&M commit

• 44. Luke Wafle (No. 7 edge rusher), signed with USC

• 45. Salesi Moa (No. 3 athlete), Tennessee commit

• 46. Elbert Hill (No. 4 CB), signed with USC

• 47. Davon Benjamin (No. 5 S), Oregon commit

• 48. Jaimeon Winfield (No. 3 DL), signed with USC

• 49. Davian Groce (No. 6 WR), Florida commit

• 50. Cincere Johnson (No. 3 LB), Ohio State commit

• 51. Sam Greer (No. 6 OT), Ohio State commit

• 52. Jamarion Matthews (No. 4 DL), Alabama commit

• 53. Nolan Wilson (No. 5 DL), Alabama commit

• 54. Deuce Geralds (No. 6 DL), LSU commit

• 55. TJ White (No. 4 LB), Tennessee commit

• 56. Zyan Gibson (No. 5 CB), signed with Alabama

• 57. Tony Cumberland (No. 7 DL), Oregon commit

• 58. Justice Fitzpatrick (No. 6 CB), Georgia commit

• 59. Somourian Wingo (No. 7 WR), signed with Miami

• 60. Bryce Perry-Wright (No. 8 DL), Texas A&M commit

• 61. Naeem Burroughs (No. 8 WR), Clemson commit

• 62. Kevin Brown (No. 7 OT), signed with West Virginia

• 63. Devin Jackson (No. 6 S), Oregon commit

• 64. Jay Timmons (No. 7 CB), Ohio State commit

• 65. Joel Wyatt (No. 4 athlete), Tennessee commit

• 66. Jermaine Bishop (No. 5 athlete), Texas commit

• 67. Trenton Henderson (No. 8 edge rusher), LSU commit

• 68. Bowe Bentley (No. 6 QB), Oklahoma commit

• 69. Jett Thomalla (No. 7 QB), signed with Alabama

• 70. Calvin Russell (No. 9 WR), Syracuse commit

• 71. Blaine Bradford (No. 7 S), Ohio State commit

• 72. Jake Kreul (No. 9 edge rusher), signed with Oklahoma

• 73. Keenyi Pepe (No. 8 OT), signed with USC

• 74. Jonathan Hatton Jr. (No. 4 RB), Oklahoma commit

• 75. Caden Harris (No. 8 CB), Georgia commit

• 76. John Turntine III (No. 9 OT), Texas commit

• 77. Brian Bonner (No. 5 RB), Washington commit

• 78. Talanoa Ili (No. 5 LB), USC commit

• 79. Izayia Williams (No. 6 LB), Florida State commit

• 80. Tommy Tofi (No. 3 IOL), Oregon commit

• 81. Ayden Pouncey (No. 8 S), signed with Notre Dame

• 82. J'Zavien Currence (No. 9 S), South Carolina commit

• 83. Brysten Martinez (No. 10 OT), signed with LSU

• 84. Aaron Gregory (No. 10 WR), signed with Texas A&M

• 85. Kentavion Anderson (No. 10 S), signed with Clemson

• 86. Brayden Rouse (No. 7 LB), signed with Tennessee

• 87. James Johnson (No. 9 DL), Texas commit

• 88. Jordan Smith (No. 11 S), Georgia commit

• 89. Jamarion Carlton (No. 10 DL), signed with Texas

• 90. Gabriel Osenda (No. 11 OT), signed with Tennessee

• 91. Aiden Harris (No. 11 DL), South Carolina commit

• 92. Craig Dandridge (No. 11 WR), signed with Georgia

• 93. Havon Finney (No. 9 CB), LSU commit

• 94. Chase Campbell (No. 12 WR), signed with Texas Tech

• 95. Jase Mathews (No. 13 WR), Auburn commit

• 96. Julian Walker (No. 10 edge rusher), Michigan commit

• 97. Jaquez Wilkes (No. 8 LB), signed with Auburn

• 98. Pierre Dean (No. 11 edge rusher), signed with Georgia

• 99. Derrek Cooper (No. 6 RB), Texas commit

• 100. Victor Singleton (No. 10 CB), signed with Texas A&M

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Early signing period: Team rankings 2026 class

This section will be updated live as class rankings shift

Here are the top 10 teams in the 2026 class rankings,according to 247Sports' Composite rankings:

1. USC (34 commits)

2. Alabama (24 commits)

3. Notre Dame (27 commits)

4. Oregon (19 commits)

5. Ohio State (28 commits)

6. Georgia (28 commits)

7. Texas (24 commits)

8. Tennessee (24 commits)

9. Texas A&M (26 commits)

10. Miami (29 commits)

To see the full rankings,click here.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Football Signing Day live updates for 2026 commits, team rankings