The first 2021 recruit to sign with every B1G program during the Early Signing Period

The 2021 Early Signing Period is underway.

Signatures started coming in early Wednesday morning, as prospects from across the country were able to make their commitments official this week. It’s always an exciting time for recruits to start looking ahead to the future and for programs to welcome new faces to the team.

Recruiting in 2021 was a little different than most years — actually a lot different — due to the ongoing pandemic. But it’s still a really fun time of year.

Here’s a look at the first official commits for all 14 B1G programs for the 2021 recruiting cycle.

Illinois Fighting Illinois

Dylan Rosiek, 3-star inside linebacker

Welcome home, @dylan_rosiek!

East Lake LB → #Illini 🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/4k0oujQJ9j

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 16, 2020

Indiana Hoosiers

James Evans, 3-star punter

• James Evans (@james8evans)
• Auckland, New Zealand pic.twitter.com/i121Vgq5MW

— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) December 16, 2020

Iowa Hawkeyes

Griffin Liddle, 3-star defensive tackle

Starting the Day with a Liddle Legacy. @griffinliddle93 #Swarm21 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/pbspKAugYy

— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) December 16, 2020

Maryland Terrapins

Joe Bearnes, 3-star tight end/fullback

First one in is staying home!

Welcome to the Family, @JoeBearns.#LOCKedIn21 🔒 | #TBIA pic.twitter.com/9QHUh11003

— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) December 16, 2020

Michigan Wolverines

Dominick Giudice, 3-star weak-side defensive end

Welcome to Michigan, Dominick Giudice ! 〽️

@dom_giudice27 hails from Freehold, New Jersey and played all along the defensive line and offensive tackle in high school.

NSD CENTRAL » https://t.co/CFn7hRvre7 #GoBlue | #NewBlue | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/bGPDQWf21y

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 16, 2020

Michigan State Spartans

Davion Primm, 3-star running back

Getting things started off right✍️

Detroit City to the Capital City, welcome to the family @espndae 🏛#21BuiltStrong | #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/TSrQnqJw1K

— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) December 16, 2020

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Luther McCoy, 3-star defensive tackle

It's the FIRST SIGNEE of day. D-line REPRESENT! All the way from Florida, welcome to the #Gophers @LutherMcCoy5!#StackTheDeck | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/L6ME6eWn1I

— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2020

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Malik Williams, 3-star cornerback

Malik Williams, Welcome to #TheGoodLife

Follow: @malik112201#GBRXXI pic.twitter.com/B5i6zYyJvv

— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) December 16, 2020

Northwestern Wildcats

Aidan Hubbard, 3-star outside linebacker

https://twitter.com/coachfitz51/status/1339182487772291073?s=21

Ohio State Buckeyes

Jesse Mirco, 3-star punter

Let’s kick it off the right way with that overseas drip 🇦🇺

Welcome home @Jesse_Mirco ‼️#GoBuckeyes #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/lE5xNlO7Vl

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 16, 2020

Penn State Nittany Lions

Kobe King, 3-star inside linebacker

First of the day! 🥳🎉

Kobe King (@KobekingCTFB) puts it in ink & becomes the newest member of the Penn State Family! 🙌 #WeAre21 #PSUSigningDay@PennStateAlums pic.twitter.com/IGwaXMRk0R

— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 16, 2020

Purdue Boilermakers

Deion Burks, 3-star wide receiver

.@deionkburks is in! #BoilerUp #NSD21 #Station21 pic.twitter.com/DIqTSkxWNK

— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) December 16, 2020

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Joshua Youngblood, 3-star wide receiver (transfer from Kansas State)

Is there a better way to start the day than welcoming a playmaker to the F.A.M.I.L.Y.

Welcome, @YB060! #CHOP pic.twitter.com/AZLYSrGRTi

— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) December 16, 2020

Wisconsin Badgers

Jack Pugh, 3-star tight end

Our family just got better with the addition of @JackPugh7!

He’s going to make an IMPACT,
just wait and see

⭐⭐⭐⭐#NSD21 » #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/ndc9RqfYbT

— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 16, 2020