It's a FootballScoop winter tradition stretching back all the way to 2014, well before the early signing day in December was instituted, when the announcements coming out during signing day were strictly graphics.
Fast forward to the last few years and those announcements have evolved significantly. Over the years, teams have got more and more creative with their signing day announcements that now include custom videos, cartoons, and other unique approaches.
This year, one program even rolled out a custom hologram's for recruits.
Today, our tradition continues with a look at the top signing day graphics and announcements from the early National Signing Day for the 2021 class.
Among the criteria we look for when evaluating these annually are; creativity, uniqueness, how the announcement fits into the school’s overall brand, and an overall clean look.
Some programs have shown a penchant for appearing on this list every time we do it, schools like Oregon, Oklahoma, North Texas, Oklahoma State, and a host of others. This year, there are also some relative newcomers bursting onto the scene as well.
Here are the top choices for the early #NSD21. If you feel like there is one out there deserving of making the list, send it to Tweets by CoachSamz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@CoachSamz on Twitter or email it to Doug@footballscoop.com. Props to each of their creative and recruiting departments. OKLAHOMA There's a reason the Sooners are always on the list
SMU
CINCINNATI
NORTH TEXAS
A film approach while working their stadium into it
OKLAHOMA STATE A retro video game approach from the Cowboys, who embrace their brand in a unique way
LIBERTY
Hugh Freeze and company are going the ESPN lookalike route
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
EASTERN MICHIGAN
Pop in the tape and have a listen
MIAMI (OH) That smartphone is blowing up
GEORGIA TECH
Working the 404 and some fashion into some custom recruit cartoons AND virtual reality avatars. This is my personal favorite of the year.
UNLV
Embracing Las Vegas
SYRACUSE A custom CD approach for each school
IOWA STATE
ARKANSAS
The Razorbacks are allowing each guy to share a short personalized message
USC The Trojans embracing ESPN
TEXAS
OHIO STATE
NEVADA
Ole Miss Lane Train themed...of course