(WTXL) — From Wednesday, Dec. 21 through Friday, Dec. 23, some high school football players in Florida's Big Bend and south Georgia put pen to paper to confirm their commitments to college football programs during the national early signing period.
High school players along with two-year junior college players that plan to join either a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) or Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program and intend to enroll at the program's institution as a student are eligible to participate in the early signing period.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
LANIER COUNTY – JAYLON CALHOUN - Appalachian State
First 🛑 of the day: Lanier County’s @calhoun_jaylon. He led the Bulldogs to their first ever playoff win this season with 1010 rush yards and 13 TDs.
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) December 21, 2022
So where’s he headed? @AppState_FB!
He’s believed to be the first D1 signing for the Bulldogs actually from Lakeland. @abc27 pic.twitter.com/xlFgSlE5eQ
VALDOSTA - TIMOTHY ROBERSON - Troy, GABRIEL HARRIS - Georgia
Big day for @24VHSFootball, who celebrated the signings of 2️⃣ Wildcats.@TimRoberson2 is @TroyTrojansFB bound, while @gabegokrazy is staying close to home and will suit up for @GeorgiaFootball. @abc27 pic.twitter.com/RH7cEtqp44
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) December 21, 2022
THOMAS COUNTY CENTRAL – ADAM HOPKINS - Colorado
Final 🛑 of my day: at @tcchsyjfootball, where two way player @KingKosaTv is Colorado bound to play for @DeionSanders! @abc27 pic.twitter.com/qqC65SMn43
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) December 21, 2022
MUNROE – MAKARI VICKERS – Oklahoma
RICKARDS – TRISTEN SION - Jackson State
It’s an exciting day in Tallahassee for Rickards ⭐️ @Tristen7k as he officially signs with @GoJSUTigersFB. Tristen kept his decision a secret and you’ll hear just why he is excited to be a Tiger tonight on @abc27. pic.twitter.com/t6zuWxOKtF
— Kyle Logan (@KyleLoganTV) December 21, 2022
MUNROE – AHMARI BORDEN – Stanford
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22
MADISON COUNTY - JONATHAN AKINS - Maryland
The early signing period rolls on at @MadCoFball, as @_uzi_2 makes it official with @TerpsFootball!
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) December 22, 2022
You’ll hear from Jonathan tonight on @abc27! pic.twitter.com/1cRDZhxMBZ
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
“National Signing Day is the season after the season.”@FAMU_FB head coach Willie Simmons talking to us about the eight guys they picked up today. He said all but one should be here in January. pic.twitter.com/qUO3oqEDqr
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) December 21, 2022
Kelvin Dean; Running back, Florida Atlantic University via Rickards High School; Chipley, Fla.
Deco Wilson; Defensive back, Jacksonville State University via Talladega High School; Talladega, Ala.
Trey Wilhoit; punter, Eastern Illinois via Lawton Chiles High School; Tallahassee, Fla.
Ashton Grable; Offensive lineman, Jacksonville State University via Wilkinson County High School; Gordon, Ga.
Levontai Summersett; TBD, North Fort Myers High School; Fort Myers, Fla.
Jalen Glaze; Defensive back, University of Minnesota via Lincoln High School (Tallahassee); Belle Glade, Fla.
Tyrese Gibson-Battles; Defensive lineman, Garden City Community College via Maple Heights High School; Cleveland, Ohio
Cherif Seye; Defensive lineman, Southeastern Louisiana University via Alief Hastings High School; Houston, Texas
Jamari Gassett; Wide receiver and kick returner, University of Buffalo via Tampa Bay Tech; Tampa, Fla.
Ah'Mare Lee; Defensive back, University of Central Florida via North Miami Beach High School; Miami, Fla.
Information courtesy of FAMU athletics.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Lamont Green, Jr.; Defensive lineman, Gulliver Prep; Miami, Fla.
Vandrevius Jacobs; Wide receiver, Vero Beach High School; Fort Pierce, Fla.
K.J. Sampson; Defensive lineman, New Bern High School; New Bern, N.C.
K.J. Kirkland; Defensive back, Raines High School; Jacksonville, Fla.
Sam Singleton; Running back, Fleming High School; Jacksonville, Fla.
Goldie Lawrence; Wide receiver, Seminole High School; Sanford, Fla.
Keiondre Jones; Offensive lineman, Auburn University via Callaway High School; LaGrange, Ga.
Casey Roddick; Offensive lineman, University of Colorado via St. Bonaventure High School; Ventura, Calif.
Blake Nichelson; linebacker, Manteca High School; Ripon, Calif.
Kyle Morlock; tight end, Shorter University via Union County High School; Blairsville, Ga.
Ja'Bril Rawls; defensive back, Pensacola Catholic High School; Pensacola, Fla.
Darrell Jackson, Jr.; Defensive lineman, University of Miami via Gadsden County High School; Havana, Fla.
Jeremiah Byers; Offensive lineman, University of Texas at El Paso via L.C. Anderson High School; Austin, Texas
Jaheim Bell; tight end, University of South Carolina via Valdosta High School; Lake City, Fla.
Lucas Simmons; Offensive lineman; Clearwater Academy International; Stockholm, Sweden
DeMarco Ward; linebacker, Duluth High School; Duluth, Ga.
Brock Glenn; quarterback, Lausanne Collegiate School; Covington, Tenn.
Jaden Jones; defensive lineman, Hutchinson Community College via Park Crossing High School; Montgomery, Ala.
Quindarrius Jones, Defensive back, Meridian High School; Meridian, Miss.
Edwin Joseph; Defensive back, Chaminade-Madonna Prep, Hollywood, Fla.
Andre' Otto; Offensive lineman, Key West High School; Key West, Fla.
Hykeem Williams; Wide receiver, Stranahan High School; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Information courtesy of FSU athletics.
