National Signing day Recap

Dec 20, 2023

"NSD "-2024 set the stage for the next big names in College Football. Wednesday marked the national signing day and  prosects made their commitments known. Let's see our top 10 signings! 

1. Joseph Ionata OL | 6’3” 290| Signed with Alabama crimson Tide

https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/joe-ionata/10223

Analysis: Ionata was one of the more sought after Interior lineman in pinellas county. Had a slew of offers, but after landing the Bama Offer saban and company was to hard to turn down. A prospect who has great family pedigree as his dad was an All-American Offensive Lineman at Florida state. The Crimson Tide is getting a stud in Joseph Ionata!


2. Adarius Hayes LB | 6’4” 215| Signed with Miami flipped from Florida

https://miamihurricanes.com/nsd2024/

Analysis: A recruitment that went back and forth. Hayes had shut down his recruitment twice with the Florida Gators, However, Mario and the Canes continued to push for the All-American LB. Hayes would eventually flip his commitment and end up a cane on National Signing Day!


3. Callahan Blair LB |6’4” 230| Signed with Vanderbilit

https://vucommodores.com/roster/callahan-blair/

Analysis Blair recruitment skyrocked mid-summer and continued to climb. The OLB has the build and tenacity to go in and play early for the Commodores. Vanderbilt was a great fit both academically and athlethically!


4. Andy Jaffe ATH | 6'0" 190| Signed with Ole Miss rebels

https://olemisssports.com/sports/football/roster/andy-jaffe/5091

Analysis:Jaffe originally committed to Wake Forrest, but the Ole Miss rebels disrupted those plans. Lane Kiffin has big plans for the 3-star athlete, and Jaffe agrees with his vision.


5. Reece Allen ATH |6'3" 190| Signed with Colgate

https://colgateathletics.com/news/2023/12/20/football-dakosty-adds-24-new-raiders.aspx

Analysis: Allen has been the biggest surprise in the class. Despite staying under the radar for most of the recruiting cycle, the 6'3" ATH put together an impressive performance that caught the attention of recruiters from all over the country. He is a definite prospect that, upon watching his film, it becomes clear why so many schools came calling.


6. Caleb Goodloe WR 6'1" 185| Signed with Bowling Green

https://bgsufalcons.com/sports/football/roster/caleb-goodloe/18680

Analysis: Goodloe played his best ball this year for the Marauders, lead his team to a perfect 13-0 record. He has a winning attitude and that will follow him at the next level. Bowling green is getting a steal in the sure handed wide receiver!


7. Zuri Watson ATH | 6'1" 190| Signed with Howard Bison

https://hubison.com/news/2023/12/20/football-inks-nine-during-national-signing-day.aspx

Analysis: Watson missed most of his senior season with and injury but came back and picked up right where he left off! He has nextlevel talent and several school saw it from day one, Howard was the lucky ones to grab him at the right time!


8. Chase Green Saf | 5'10" 185| Signed with Tulane Green wave

https://tulanegreenwave.com/news/2023/12/20/football-t2un4mi-class-headed-for-uptown.aspx

Analysis: Green is an all-around who played all over the field for Largo. He will be a key contributor early for the Green Wave whether in the secondary or on special teams. He will make his way on the field


9. Shamar Rigby WR |6'4" 175| Signed with Purdue

https://purduesports.com/sports/football/roster/shamar-rigby/12907

Analysis: Rigby is a tall wide receiver who has the ability to stretch the field and jump over defenders with ease. His 6'4" frame gives him an advantage over smaller defensive backs, as he can use his height to his advantage. However, the question remains as to how quickly he will adjust to the speed of the game at the next level.


10. Jarvis Boatwright DB |6'1" 170| Signed with Southern California

(https://usctrojans.com/sports/football/roster/jarvis-boatwright/16477

Analysis:Jarvis Boatwright's injury cut his junior season short, but he bounced back to prove himself in his senior year. His athletic ability earned him a Power 5 offer from Southern Cal, He picked  them over several big time programs. Boatwright might take a year to get back to form but he definitely has will be one to watch in the coming years for the trojans!