But the transfer portal has definitely shaped the way we view signing day. That so many players will transfer at least once in their careers has taken away a huge chunk of the hype around what was historically a marquee moment on the annual calendar,

Texas has moved out front during the early signing period in the race to the land the top class of the 2025 recruiting cycle, via the 247Sports Composite rankings. It's a busy week for the Longhorns, who play Georgia in Saturday's SEC Championship Game while also trying to secure another star-studded talent haul under coach Steve Sarkisian.