Early signing period is here

[jpfalcon09]

Recruits can submit their NLIs from Dec. 20-22 if they choose. Updates can be posted here throughout the rest of the week.

[jpfalcon09]

James Lachey is the first to sign.

http://www.toledoblade.com/College/2017 ... ogram.html" target="_blank

[jpfalcon09]

John O'Brian is the second in.

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/rest ... 4385001%2F" target="_blank

Antwuan Johnson.

https://247sports.com/Player/Antwuan-Johnson-77697" target="_blank

Deandre Fitz-Henley

https://247sports.com/Player/Deandre-Fitz-Henley-89815" target="_blank

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Jake Papez

https://247sports.com/Player/Jake-Papez-46038244" target="_blank

Brad Papez

https://247sports.com/player/brad-papez-46041286" target="_blank

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Caleb Biggers

https://247sports.com/player/caleb-biggers-46041938" target="_blank

James Harris

https://247sports.com/player/james-harris-46041220" target="_blank

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Noah Massey

https://247sports.com/Player/Noah-Massey-75269" target="_blank

Onyx Smith

https://247sports.com/player/onyx-smith-46038612" target="_blank

Bryce Veasley

https://247sports.com/Player/Bryce-Veasley-89658" target="_blank

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Brandon Perce

https://www.hudl.com/profile/1627788/brandon-perce" target="_blank

Rico Frye

https://247sports.com/player/rico-frye-83305" target="_blank

Julian Ortega-Jones

https://247sports.com/player/julian-ort ... s-46038935" target="_blank

Cooper Lee

https://www.hudl.com/profile/2630214/cooper-lee" target="_blank

Devin Ruffin

https://247sports.com/Player/Devin-Ruffin-Jr-46037798" target="_blank

[Globetrotter]

This is pretty amazing. 16 guys already signed.

[fredthefalcon]

Perce, Frye and Lee are new commitments. Frye is a 3* per 24/7. Still waiting on DT Henderson from Ohio who had a bunch of other offers including some Power 5, OT Barrow, and the K Needham who verbaled yesterday.

[jpfalcon09]

Jinks said that they're still waiting on maybe two more signees so we'll see how everything shakes out.

[Flipper]

DT Henderson's NLI is in

[BillyLP]

DT Henderson's NLI is in

Nice, I was waiting on his to come in. With the number of P5 offers he had, this was one I could have seen being pulled away at the last minute. Always nice to beat out programs from the ACC, Big Ten, and American conferences for a recruit.

[MarkL]

I would have to think a) having a great defensive coordinator b) having a competent defensive coordinator c) having an actual defensive coordinator and d) having a defensive coordinator who knows Ohio has got to help recruiting tremendously going forward. Good looking class, about 5 or 6 spots left for finishing touches. Early signing definitely benefited us this year.

[Falconwriter]

I would have to think a) having a great defensive coordinator b) having a competent defensive coordinator c) having an actual defensive coordinator and d) having a defensive coordinator who knows Ohio has got to help recruiting tremendously going forward. Good looking class, about 5 or 6 spots left for finishing touches. Early signing definitely benefited us this year.

Thanks for the laugh...and oh how true.

I did notice that the list has one glaring weakness: defensive line. I'm hoping that gets rectified with the next signing period. I admittedly do not know if the current roster already has enough DE and DT, that it wasn't necessary to sign a few more; but if it does, that is concerning because of the class imbalance. In any event, here is a complete list from the BG athletic site, for those interested. It looks like a very solid group so far:


Caleb Biggers DB
5-11, 184
Prince Frederick, Md. / Calvert Hall College

Deandre Fitz-Henley LB
5-11, 230
Clearwater, Fla. / Clearwater Central Catholic

Rico Frye RB
5-9, 210
Cartersville, Ga. / Cartersville

James Harris Jr. DB
6-1, 165
Pompano Beach, Fla. / Blanche Ely

Jevon Henderson DL
6-3, 265
Centerville, Ohio / Centerville

Antwuan Johnson LB
6-1, 230
Dayton, Ohio / Wayne

James Lachey TE
6-4, 230
Columbus, Ohio / Grandview Heights

Cooper Lee P
6-1, 195
De Soto, Kansas / De Soto / Coffeyville CC

Noah Massey WR
6-3, 215
Houston, Texas / Spring Westfield

Joe Maxwell OL
6-5, 290
Florence, Ala. / Florence

John O’Brian OL
6-5, 240
Charlotte, Mich. / Charlotte

Julian Ortega-Jones WR
6-2, 195
Fort Worth, Texas / North Crowley

Brad Papez OL
6-6, 265
Wentzville, Mo. / Timberland

Jake Papez TE
6-4, 230
Wentzville, Mo. / Timberland

Brandon Perce LB
5-11, 220
West Allis, Wis. / West Allis Central / Rochester CC

Devon Ruffin Jr. LB
6-1, 225
St. Louis, Mo. / Lutheran North

Onyx Smith WR
6-0, 196
Cibolo, Texas / Steele

Bryce Veasley QB
6-4, 230
Southfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield

[Schadenfreude]

At the media availability, Jinks was asked why no defensive linemen were signed. He said he felt like BGSU had enough redshirted talent where this didn't need to be a priority.