Wednesday wasn’t the end of the 2023 college football recruiting cycle, but the bulk of the work across the sport is officially in the books following the first day of the early signing period.
The de facto signing day included marquee decisions, surprises, flips and everything in between in what has been an unpredictable cycle. Yes, some key recruits remain undecided, but most of the needle-moving players that would affect the top classes have settled on their next steps.
Considering how programs landed the top level of talent accumulation (SI99 recruits), hit premium positions, addressed needs and put position groups together is how SI ranks the following classes after Wednesday.
