Wednesday marks the opening of the early signing window for the 2023 college football recruiting round, and with the majority of Top247 prospects having already made their decisions, all eyes will be on the remaining prized recruits who haven’t yet announced their destinations. Nine players are due to announce the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday, with three prospects doing so live on 247Sports.
On Wednesday, four coveted five-star prospects make their highly anticipated picks, three of whom come from the south and one from the west coast.
So when will these rookies announce live? And what other top prospects will make their college picks official on day one of the early signing period? Below is an overview of the main engagements that will take place on Wednesday along with the expected landing spots as predicted by 247Sports Crystal Ball.
Join us on Wednesday, December 21 at 9 a.m. ET for signing day live on the 247Sports YouTube channel as our 247Sports experts cover all the ins and outs of the first signing period. From live engagements to updated class rankings and everything in between, Signing Day Live will be your one-stop-shop for live coverage as the nation’s top programs sign the class of 2023.
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All Eastern and approximate times; specific times will be updated as they become available
- 12 p.m. — Five-Star EDGE Matayo Uiagalelei: The West’s most fascinating recruiting of this entire cycle ends on Wednesday when the five-star makes his decision. Hometown USC battled Oregon and Ohio State for its signature, and this one is so close to calling — even for the 247Sports crystal ball. Crystal ball: N/A
- 1 p.m. – Amare Snowden four-star CB (live on 247Sports): Snowden finalists include Wisconsin, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Colorado, and all but the Mountaineers have a new coach. Could Luke Fickell beat his old school and Coach Prime, or are the West Virginia staff who’ve been following him for some time catching Snowden? Crystal Ball: Wisconsin
- 2 p.m. — four-star ATH Micah teasing: The longtime Arkansas commitment signed off from the Razorbacks earlier this week, and all signs point to Jimbo Fisher returning him. However, Colorado and Coach Prime also made a late bid. Crystal Ball: Texas A&M
- 2:10 p.m. — Five-Star DL James Smith: This is a major SEC battle for the Yellowhammer State defensive lineman. Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Florida are all battling to sign Smith, but the Crimson Tide got the latest official visit. Crystal Ball: Alabama
- 2:10 p.m. — Five-Star EDGE Qua Russaw: The Tide also deserved Russaw’s last visit and would like to keep the prospect in the state, just like Smith. But also like Smith, however, Auburn, Florida and Georgia loom. Crystal Ball: Alabama
- 3:15 p.m. — CB four stars Damari Brown: Miami versus Alabama. Cristobal versus the coach for whom he was the 247Sports National Scout of the Year. Can Alabama come into the Sunshine State and land a coveted defensive back like they’ve done so many times before? Or can Cristobal continue his recruiting drive and keep Brown in shape? Crystal Ball: Miami (50%), Alabama (50%)
- 3:45 p.m. — Five-Star EDGE Damon Wilson: Georgia and Ohio State will meet on New Year’s Eve in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff semifinals, but the two are currently facing off for the Florida rusher. Can the Buckeyes pick up the win or will the Bulldogs pick up another win in a state they’ve always been good at? 247Sports Crystal Ball Prediction: Ohio State
- 4 p.m. — Four-Star EDGE Tausili Akana (live on 247Sports): Akana was busy this weekend with a visit to Louisville and Colorado while LSU and Texas A&M take on Texas and Oklahoma to land him. Her sister just won the NCAA volleyball title with the ‘Horns on Saturday, but their Red River rivals are in the best position. Crystal Ball: Oklahoma
- 4:15 p.m. — CB four stars Hill of Jyaire: The No. 2 team in the nation, Michigan, is well placed for Hill. Illinois was in a good position for Hill before losing defensive coordinator Ryan Walters to Purdue, so now it’s the Wolverines in first place. Crystal Ball: Michigan