Class of 2027 · Football
Football National Signing Day: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027
Updated October 18, 2026. General information, not legal or compliance advice; confirm with the school's compliance office.
The regular signing period for Division I and II football opens at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2027, the first Wednesday in February. Each school sets its own last day.[1]
Who signs in February
Recruits who didn't sign during the Dec. 2–4 early period can sign now, and so can Division II football recruits, who don't have a December early period for high school signees.[1] Division I basketball's regular period opens later, on Apr. 14, 2027.[1]
Using the time between December and February
- Widen your list. Look at programs at more than one level, and fit matters as much as level. Peak Prospect's free matches score programs against your profile.
- Send updated film and grades. New senior-season film and a fall transcript give coaches a reason to take another look (see how to email college coaches).
- Confirm eligibility. Division I needs 16 core courses, 10 of them (7 in English, math or science) done before senior year, and a 2.3 core GPA.[6]
- Read every offer in writing.[3]
All 2026-27 signing dates
| NCAA Division I / II | First day to sign (from 7 a.m.) | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| All sports other than football and basketball (DI and DII) | Wed., Nov. 11, 2026 | Set by each school's aid policy |
| DI basketball, early period | Wed., Nov. 11, 2026 | Wed., Nov. 18, 2026 |
| DI football, early period | Wed., Dec. 2, 2026 | Fri., Dec. 4, 2026 |
| DI and DII football, midyear two-year college transfers | Wed., Dec. 2, 2026 | Set by each school |
| DI and DII football, regular period | Wed., Feb. 3, 2027 | Set by each school |
| DI basketball, regular period | Wed., Apr. 14, 2027 | Set by each school |
Dates come from the signing-date formula in NCAA Bylaw 13.02.13 (second Wednesday in November; the Wednesday after the final FBS regular-season game through that Friday; the first Wednesday in February; the Wednesday one week after the basketball championships) applied to the 2026-27 year.[1] Always confirm with the school's compliance office: it is the final word for your offer.
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More recruiting guides
- National Signing Day 2026: Wednesday, Nov. 11
- Football Early Signing Period: Dec. 2-4, 2026
- How to Email College Coaches
- Recruiting Timeline by Grad Year
Sources
- [1] NCAA Legislative Services Database: Bylaw 13.02.13 signing dates (written offers of athletics aid)
- [2] NCAA.org, Oct. 9, 2024: DI Council adopts changes that replace the National Letter of Intent with written offers of athletics aid
- [3] NCAA.org: Scholarships & Financial Aid (signing your scholarship agreement)
- [4] NCAA: 2026-27 Division I Football Bowl Subdivision recruiting calendar (PDF)
- [5] NCAA Legislative Services Database: Division I Bylaw 13.4.1, recruiting materials and electronic correspondence
- [6] NCAA.org: Division I initial eligibility requirements
- [7] NCAA.org: NCAA Eligibility Center registration