The College Commissioners Association has created an early signing period for college football recruits starting later in 2017.
There will be a 72-hour signing period from December 20-December 22, 2017 where recruits can sign a National Letter of Intent. We all know the NCAA would never approve a rule change without exclusive devotion to the best interest of its student athletes. After all, most will turn pro in something other than sports.
This change will unleash a frantic dash for the top recruits bumping up the timeline for the recruiting process. But here is a look at the possible impacts of the rule change.