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It didn’t take long for the first ever early signing period to get rolling. Several prospects had already signed on the dotted line before most people had their morning coffee.
7 a.m. was the magic hour on the first day of the early signing period and that’s exactly when the fax machines started humming. Every B1G school had at least one commitment bright and early on Wednesday morning.
Here’s a quick look at every B1G team’s first signee from Wednesday:
Illinois: Ron Hardge III, DB
First NLI is in ✍️
Welcome to the family @lildaqb7! pic.twitter.com/iFhV2XCbdE
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 20, 2017
Indiana: Aaron Casey, LB/DB
From Alexander High School to #IUFB, Welcome Home, @A_casey2! 🖊 #LEO pic.twitter.com/rjTJz9BUKO
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) December 20, 2017
Iowa: Daviyon Nixon, DT
https://twitter.com/HawkeyeFootball/status/943467934541692928
Maryland: Austin Fontaine, DT
Our first signee is in!
Please welcome Austin Fontaine (@fontaine_austin) to the #Shell18 family!#NSD18 pic.twitter.com/waJRIRyYVK
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) December 20, 2017
Michigan: Aidan Hutchinson, DL
NLI is in! ✔️
Welcome to Michigan, Aidan Hutchinson!!#GoBlue #BlueBloods18 pic.twitter.com/cR9vU1bVe9
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 20, 2017
Michigan State: Zach Slade, DL
https://t.co/S0yijTLY6R pic.twitter.com/vroiS02U2U
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) December 20, 2017
Minnesota: Terell Smith, CB
Welcome our first official signee, @TerellSmith7, to the #Gophers! #SkiUMah #RTB #NSDeLIT18 pic.twitter.com/f34egB1u2C
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
Nebraska: Katerian Legrone, TE
All “ N pic.twitter.com/2vMuXg9Wot
— klegrone3 (@yaboifatty) December 20, 2017
Northwestern: Jason Whittaker, QB
First to commit, first to sign. Proud to say quarterback Jason Whittaker is officially a part of the family. #NUView18 | #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/c47i9DT973
— Pat Fitzgerald (@coachfitz51) December 20, 2017
Ohio State: Teradja Mitchell, LB
💥 VA➡️OH 💥#BuckeyeNation you are going to love this guy! Welcome to #LBU, @WhosThatNumber7!#GoBucks #Supreme18 #NSD18 https://t.co/udmRtYdE0K
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2017
Penn State: Nick Tarburton, LB
The first signee of the #WeAre18 class is on the board. Let's give a big 🔵&⚪welcome to @NickTarburton40!#PSUsigningday pic.twitter.com/Y7H1ulObQA
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2017
Purdue: Eric Miller, OL
It’s official, @_ericmiller43 is a Boilermaker! #BoilerUp #LetsPlayFootball pic.twitter.com/AYgLhxvQe8
— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) December 20, 2017
Rutgers: Adam Korsak, P
Rutgers Nation welcome Punter Adam Korsak | Maribyrnong, VIC, Australia | #RUKN18HTED #10STRONG #TheHunt 🛡⚔️ @AdamKorsak pic.twitter.com/hticZpxj8z
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) December 20, 2017
Wisconsin: Michael Furtney, OL
Welcome to Wisconsin, @FurtneyMichael! ✍👐#OnWisconsin || #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/I0ebZdyJhJ
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 20, 2017
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB