Despite the cold weather outside, Wednesday was the hottest day on the calendar for college football recruits.
High school seniors finally are able to sign with a Division I football program thanks to the arrival of the early signing period. Here’s a look at players in the Class of 2026 from the WPIAL and City League who chose to sign early.
FBS signings
Da’Ron Barksdale, Steel Valley
It’s Been Real but Staying at the CRIB ???????????? https://t.co/tDhSD6HUM8
— Da’Ron“Daedae”Barksdale⚡️3⭐️DB (@DaronBarksdale) December 3, 2025
Ashton Blatt, Central Catholic
Welcome to the family @blatt_ashton!????????
A special message from Tar Heel legend @Sam7Howell!#TheCall26pic.twitter.com/cpZ6R5bENY
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) December 3, 2025
Anthony Charles, South Fayette
Its Official!!
James 2:14-26 ????????#AGTG
#RTB#SkiUMah#GoGophers@wpialsportsnews@7Twice@210ths@PaFootballNews@PA_TodaySports@WPIAL_Insider@RyanBurnsMN@MinnesotaOn3@SFLionsFB@sflionssports@CoachVinnyZhttps://t.co/SvUJx8gwUN— Anthony Charles (@ACharles00) December 3, 2025
John Curran, Pine-Richland
Plays in the 412, STAYS in the 412 ????️
JOHN CURRAN IS A PITT PANTHER ✍️ @JCurranIII2026pic.twitter.com/ow0nA9GQuT
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) December 3, 2025
David Davis, Imani Christian
Calling ???? ➡️ @DavidDavis781#TheCall26pic.twitter.com/gNVwLpgO2b
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) December 3, 2025
Colsen Gatten, Central Catholic
LETS DO IT!!???????? https://t.co/J0JAjqQPGr
— Colsen Gatten (@Colsen_Gatten) December 3, 2025
Adam Gehm, Seneca Valley
Next stop: Nashville, Tenn. pic.twitter.com/U5QCTiCDWK
— #14 Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) December 3, 2025
Anthony Giorgi, Trinity
Congratulations to Jonah & Anthony @jonah_will05@Anth_Giorgi@Coach_Aurich@HarvardFootball@NavyFB@NavyCoachYo Proud day for the @FootballHillers program. Two elite student-athletes attending Prestigious Academies/Universities @TRINITY_MLUCAS@Trinity_Hillers@dr_zebraskypic.twitter.com/K24tX0Cbvd
— Coach Knause (@DKnause5) December 3, 2025
Lincoln Hoke, North Allegheny
IT’S OFFICIAL‼️ So blessed!! H2P ???????? https://t.co/mwmCSfWhzQ
— Lincoln Hoke 3⭐️ (@LincolnHoke76) December 3, 2025
Reston Lehman, Peters Township
let’s do it‼️‼️#H2P ???????? https://t.co/LZzFZc5xvR
— Reston Lehman 4⭐️ (@Reston_Lehman) December 3, 2025
Ziggy Moore, Woodland Hills
Getting ZIGGY with it!
Meet @MooreZykir: https://t.co/PGwknEGUSS#1Pack1Goal | #Pack26pic.twitter.com/x6JLKSeMXM
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) December 3, 2025
Angelo Pugliano, Central Catholic
Got Gold ✍️
Welcome to the Bronco Brotherhood @AngeloDpugliano ????#EAT | #BroncoStampedepic.twitter.com/jV55HilYUU
— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) December 3, 2025
Tristan Reed, Washington
724 ➡️ 513
Welcome to OxVegas, @tristan1reed#RiseUpRedHawks | ???????? pic.twitter.com/k4WtZUj1Lx— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) December 3, 2025
TJ Sabatucci, Canon-McMillan
???????????????????????????? ????????????????, @SabatucciTJ2026!#NSD26pic.twitter.com/ItZ1Ic4vdu
— UB Football (@UBFootball) December 3, 2025
Lucas Shanafelt, Peters Township
A versatile playmaker with size, athleticism and a winning pedigree.
✍️ @ShanafeltLucas
????️ https://t.co/fMYh4oXe0j#CardClass26 | #GoStanfordpic.twitter.com/UshGz8WIkj— Stanford Football (@StanfordFball) December 3, 2025
Matt Sieg, Fort Cherry
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Welcome to Almost Heaven, @matt_sieg! pic.twitter.com/sdFDgxo9NR
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) December 3, 2025
Scoop Smith, Woodland Hills
God is good!!! I promise they just got one of them ones… https://t.co/ibDtzCIOsT
— scoop smith (@SmithScoop) December 3, 2025
Daiveon Taylor, Moon
LFG time to work https://t.co/sVMsKTuoKG
— Daiveon Taylor 3⭐️LB (@certified_Dai13) December 3, 2025
Jay Timmons, Pine-Richland
Best. In. America. Welcome to the Brotherhood, @jay__timmons#THE26 ???? pic.twitter.com/JgkROQj6DP
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 3, 2025
Harran Zureikat, Fox Chapel
We got a special one here ⭐️@ZureikatHarran is headed to Athens!#GoDawgspic.twitter.com/89oEn3sXhS
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) December 3, 2025
FCS signings
Colton Ashtorino, South Fayette
Congrats and best of luck to SF Senior Colton Astorino for continuing his athletic and academic careers at Cornell University. #SFLionPridepic.twitter.com/0cDp54ICY2
— South Fayette Sports (@sflionssports) December 3, 2025
Carlos Diggs, Gateway
THE MAN WITH THE PLAN!
BLESSED TO HAVE A COACH LIKE MY COACH!
THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING YOU’VE DONE FOR ME COACH! ONTO THE NEXT LEVEL! #GOBLACKBEARS???? @CoachDonHoll1@GatewayGatorsFBpic.twitter.com/NzPYTatc7M— Carlos Diggs (@Los_Diggs1) December 3, 2025
Nolan DiLucia, Peters Township
Let’s work!! #TapTheRockhttps://t.co/taQHJpB2Jp
— Nolan DiLucia (@DiluciaNolan) December 3, 2025
Will Ki Gorman, Imani Christian
Blessed to be moving up ????????
The grind don't stop ???????? @Chise89 is really that Coach, and I can never thank him enough for building, coaching, and pushing me to the next level ❤️#theseoffersisrealoverherehttps://t.co/w6iJTQsjns— Will KI Gorman (@willkigorman) December 3, 2025
Gabe Hein, Mars
Excited to add Gabe to the SHU Football roster — welcome!#WeAreSHU???? | #DEAL | #SHUGRITpic.twitter.com/1QeNNhyhpg
— Sacred Heart University Football (@sacredheartufb) December 3, 2025
Khylil Johnson, Nazareth Prep/Cornell
???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ????????????????????‼️@khylil20 | #GoTribepic.twitter.com/1Cebbtik6H
— William & Mary Tribe Football (@WMTribeFootball) December 3, 2025
Jackson Kraemer, Mt. Lebanon
Let’s work!! #TTRhttps://t.co/7Jtk5F2yz0
— Jackson Kraemer (@jacksonkraemer5) December 3, 2025
Aaron Loritts, Seton LaSalle
Steel City strength meets Shore toughness ????@Aaron1Loritts_ is in ✍️#FlyHawks x #NationalSigningDaypic.twitter.com/iIes8jO82L
— Monmouth Football (@MUHawksFB) December 3, 2025
Cameron Mallory, Shady Side Academy
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Welcome to Youngstown, Cam!
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Defensive End
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Shady Side Academy#GoGuinspic.twitter.com/y3LfWwp1Px— Youngstown State Football (@ysufootball) December 3, 2025
Will Martin, Seton LaSalle
OFFICIALLY A DUKE ????
✍️ Welcome to the Bluff, Will Martin!#GoDukes | @willmartin_38pic.twitter.com/RUktvLWYtN
— Duquesne Football (@DuqFB) December 3, 2025
Kaiyen Mbandi, Gateway
????SIGNED!????
Welcome to Bison Nation, KAIYEN MBANDI! #rayBucknell#ACT#nsd26 | @Kmbandi08
Watch: https://t.co/dPD4kQtcRVpic.twitter.com/SkqSAtkCCl
— Bucknell Football (@Bucknell_FB) December 3, 2025
Korry Pitts Jr., North Allegheny
Overly Blessed. #flyhawksflyⓂ️???? https://t.co/HDJJnvv0U1
— Korry pitts Jr. (@korry_pittsjr) December 3, 2025
Braylen Price, Pine-Richland
So grateful for this opportunity from @WMTribeFootball. Thankful to @PR_RamsFootball and all who helped get me here.
Pumped and ready to start the next chapter!! Go Tribe!????⚔️@CoachMikeLondon@Coach_Armstrong@CoachMMaloney@DLRunStoppers@Coach_LeDonne@Mike_Mack58https://t.co/GkF67H3xe8
— Braylen Price (@Braylen_Price07) December 3, 2025
Andy Tatsch, Latrobe
Western PA ➡️Bethlehem.
Welcome, @andy_tatsch !#TheNest#NSD26pic.twitter.com/DjtAjUBhaR
— Lehigh Football (@LehighFootball) December 3, 2025
Dominic Volomino, Thomas Jefferson
Signed and delivered from Western PA!
Welcome to #TheNest@domvolomino !#NSD26pic.twitter.com/2bSz22MgO7
— Lehigh Football (@LehighFootball) December 3, 2025
Jonah Williamson, Trinity
Congratulations to Jonah & Anthony @jonah_will05@Anth_Giorgi@Coach_Aurich@HarvardFootball@NavyFB@NavyCoachYo Proud day for the @FootballHillers program. Two elite student-athletes attending Prestigious Academies/Universities @TRINITY_MLUCAS@Trinity_Hillers@dr_zebraskypic.twitter.com/K24tX0Cbvd
— Coach Knause (@DKnause5) December 3, 2025