The first Wednesday of February is like Christmas morning for America’s top high school football players as they put their John Hancock’s on the dotted during National Signing Day. Not only is it a big day for the players, but also their family, teammates, coaches and schools that helped them achieve lifelong dreams.
Below is a list of the top players and where they’ve signed, according to the USA TODAY High School Sports Class of 2016 Composite Rankings.
- Rashan Gary, DT, Paramus Catholic, NJ – Michigan
- Dexter Lawrence, DT, Wake Forest, NC – Clemson
- Greg Little, OT, Allen, TX – Ole Miss
- Shea Patterson, QB, IMG Academy, FL – Ole Miss
- Jacob Eason, QB, Lake Stevens, WA – Georgia
- Ed Oliver, DT, Westfield, TX – Houston
- Lavonta Taylor, CB, Ocean Lakes, VA – Florida State
- Nick Bosa, DE, St. Thomas Aquinas, FL – Ohio State
- Derrick Brown, DT, Lanier, GA – Auburn
- Ben Davis, OLB, Gordo, AL – Alabama
- Mique Juarez, OLB, North Torrance, CA – UCLA
- Isaac Nauta, TE, IMG Academy, FL – Georgia
- Mecole Hardman, Jr., ATH, Elbert County, GA – Georgia
- Demetris Robertson, WR, Savannah Christian, GA – Undecided
- Lyndell Wilson, OLB, Carver, AL – Alabama
