6 Top Recruits Who Are Still Available After Early Signing Day

5-star cornerback Kelee Ringo with the Oregon Ducks coaches for an in-home visit.
5-star cornerback Kelee Ringo with the Oregon Ducks coaches for an in-home visit. /

The Early Signing Period started on Wednesday, with countless recruits across the country making things official and putting pen to paper with their teams. However, that doesn't mean everyone is off the board. There are still some players who haven't inked the NLIs, meaning they could either do so before Friday or in February.

Which targets can top teams still go after? We take a look at six such studs here.

6. 4-Star Safety Avantae Williams

Florida State v Florida
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It looked like Avantae Williams was all set to go to Oregon, but he surprisingly decommitted about a week before National Signing Day. He's a speedy safety with loads of offers. Things are looking like it could come down to either Miami or Florida here. Who will end up landing his signature?

5. 4-Star WR Gary Bryant Jr.

UCLA v USC
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Ranked the No. 11 wide receiver in the country, Bryant is still on the open market. Out of powerhouse Corona High in California, this is looking like a battle between USC and Oklahoma. Will he stay close to home or head to the Big 12 to suit up for Lincoln Riley?

4. 5-Star OT Broderick Jones

SEC Championship - Georgia v LSU
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Broderick Jones has long been a commit to Georgia, yet he stunned us all and said he wouldn't sign until February. What? That just tells us Jones isn't locked in with the Bulldogs and could still head elsewhere to play his college ball. Auburn reportedly made a strong impact on him. Will he flip to the Tigers?

3. 5-Star RB Zachary Evans

Heisman Trophy Presentation
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In the case of 5-star running back Zachary Evans, the No. 1 RB in the country, we knew he wouldn't be signing on Wednesday. He's all set to announce on Jan. 2 and then sign in February. He appears to be down to LSU, Texas A&M and Georgia.

2. 5-Star ATH Darnell Washington

Georgia v Georgia Tech
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Also announcing on Jan. 2, 5-star athlete Darnell Washington will pick between Georgia, Alabama, Florida and a few others. However, the Bulldogs are the favorites to sign him, as he's developed quite the bond with the UGA coaching staff.

1. 5-Star CB Kelee Ringo

The $1 million question is where will 5-star cornerback Kelee Ringo sign. He's the top uncommitted prospect out there, and it looks like he'll be joining a new program before the Early Signing Period comes to a close. He's been linked to several teams, including Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Ohio State and others. Stay tuned for this one, as one team is on the verge of landing a true playmaker.