WPIAL’s 2021 football recruits make commitments official by signing early

By: Chris Harlan
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | 11:57 AM

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For the fourth year, the NCAA allowed college football recruits to sign early, making their commitments official in mid December rather than early February.

The early signing period was added in 2017.

A number of WPIAL seniors took that opportunity Wednesday and then celebrated on social media.

Here’s a look at their announcements.

Joey Audia, South Fayette

???? #DAWGCHECK ???? #UnLEASHed21 started off with speed and play making ability!
Joey Audia (@JoeyAudia)
Slot Receiver
South Fayette HS, PA (@rossisfcoach)#NSD21 | #TheButlerWay pic.twitter.com/v4ZMrFYoLY

— Butler Football (@ButlerUFootball) December 16, 2020

Evan Azzara, Plum

The Big Man from the Steel State is coming to Oxford!!!

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Welcome to the family @AzzaraEvan #RiseUpRedHawks | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/PC6zBiAWyz

— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) December 16, 2020

Ethan Carr, Penn-Trafford

Welcome to #NovaNation, ???????????????????? ????????????????!

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???? PA
???? @runemc12 #NSD21 #TapTheRock #GoNova pic.twitter.com/VG49cRcgBx

— Villanova Football (@NovaFootball) December 16, 2020

Derrick Davis, Gateway

It’s OFFICIAL LETS GO ???? ???????? pic.twitter.com/gPTKE8LCyc

— Derrick Davis™???? (@D_Dav1s) December 16, 2020

Hold That Tiger

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Welcome to Baton Rouge, @D_Dav1s!#GeauxTigers | https://t.co/2gIBrOGSr4 pic.twitter.com/mGkVAqCg39

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) December 16, 2020

Jack Dilts, Kiski Area

Welcome to The Bluff, Jack Dilts

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???? DL / 6-5 / 250
????️ https://t.co/bpuyCA8iSQ#GoDukes • #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/M2vJTisWyH

— Duquesne Football (@DuqFB) December 16, 2020

Khalil Dinkins, North Allegheny

Khalil Dinkins (@KhalilDink8), the future starts NOW! ???? Welcome home to Happy Valley! #WeAre21 #PSUSigningDay @PennStateAlums pic.twitter.com/BpYJpAz4O9

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

Elliot Donald, Central Catholic

The Hometown Hero

Welcome @ElliotDonald3 to the trenches! Let’s get to work!!! #HardWorkPaysOff #H2P #PITT2L1TT pic.twitter.com/CJpKrt7PvQ

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) December 16, 2020

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— Elliot Donald (@ElliotDonald3) December 16, 2020

Ameer Dudley, Central Valley

Official???? @HarvardFootball pic.twitter.com/diDMLLxu3Q

— ameer dudley³ (@DudleyAmeer) December 16, 2020

Dorien Ford, Baldwin

#1 is in! The Hometown Hero @DorienFord_21 is ready to roll!! #H2P #PITT2L1TT pic.twitter.com/ZbG7NNbxzl

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) December 16, 2020

Diontae Givens, Sto-Rox

Officially Signed , Thank you for everyone who believed in me and thankful to the lord for giving me a chance to all again ???????? I’m officially a Duquesne Duke #GoDukes Audi we did it ????????#RoxBoys4L pic.twitter.com/rsFYxxvb4F

— Diontae Givens (@givens_diontae) December 16, 2020

Aaron Gunn, Union

DL are gonna be gettin' embarrassin’ by Harrison ???? @hhayess55#EXPLO21VE | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/5xGuZx1ZSO

— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 16, 2020

Stephon Hall, Central Valley

???? HOMETOWN HERO ALERT ????@flueysteph25 will be making plays in our Secondary! #H2P #PITT2L1TT pic.twitter.com/buuMPqe0sJ

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) December 16, 2020

Harrison Hayes, Liberty

DL are gonna be gettin' embarrassin’ by Harrison ???? @hhayess55#EXPLO21VE | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/5xGuZx1ZSO

— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 16, 2020

Nate Hoke, North Allegheny

Congratulations to @nafootball_tfl senior LB @natehoke26 for signing his LOI with @BYUfootball!

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— NATigers (@NATigerAthletic) December 16, 2020

Welcome to the Family @natehoke26!! ????#BYUFOOTBALL #NSD21 #TopGuns21 pic.twitter.com/6mapiB7VFK

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 16, 2020

Corban Hondru, Peters Township

The addition of @CorbanHondru has got @coach_nowinsky JACKED!!!#RiseUpRedHawks | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/x3NGHfi8fV

— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) December 16, 2020

Josh Hough, Beaver Falls

Drip Season 2021 coming to the Dome, welcome to Syracuse @joshhough5

Josh Hough
Running Back
Beaver Falls, PA pic.twitter.com/TTNVhukZgF

— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020

Miguel Jackson, Pine-Richland

You are ????????

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6-1 • 240 pounds
Gibsonia, Penn.
Pine-Richland HS@_mjjacks

247 composite: 80.3
FBS offers: Ball State, Central Michigan, Coastal Carolina, Liberty, Old Dominion#21nUP | #CharLIT | #PEEP pic.twitter.com/bz9zcaGFrp

— ???????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? (@CharlotteFTBL) December 16, 2020

Nahki Johnson, West Mifflin

???? HOMETOWN HERO ALERT ????@NahkiJohnson is OFFICIAL. Let’s roll!!!!! #H2P #PITT2L1TT pic.twitter.com/InP2rMYOeU

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) December 16, 2020

Connor Lavelle, Baldwin

Savage is an understatement!! pic.twitter.com/l7h209uRev

— Lehigh Football (@LehighFootball) December 16, 2020

Colin Lyons, McKeesport

@Clyons771

Welcome to the Akron family, Colin!!#OurWay #21PVISION pic.twitter.com/p4eip25xs5

— Akron Zips Football (@ZipsFB) December 16, 2020

Connor McMahon, Canon-McMillan

It’s official???? #GoNavyBeatArmy@NavyFB @NavyCoachYo @BigMacsFootball @NAVYCoachKen @CoachAIngram pic.twitter.com/6wRTbAMymz

— Connor McMahon (@ConnorMcMahon94) December 16, 2020

Donovan McMillon, Peters Township

.@donovanmcmillo3 the newest ???? fam member! #ChompDown21 https://t.co/hPXLhSyDGg pic.twitter.com/9AaxJ6MkpD

— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) December 16, 2020

Luke Miller, Pine-Richland

@_luke_miller_7 is a Western PA State Champion that is bringing his Steel City Toughness to our #FlashFAST Family#FlashFAST | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/F6YUptbTfw

— Kent State Football (@KentStFootball) December 16, 2020

Paul Newton, West Allegheny

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Welcome to the culture, Paul! #RMUnite | ???????????? | #COLONIALMIS21ON pic.twitter.com/5OVKJHR8Se

— RMU Football (@RMUFootball) December 16, 2020

Ryan O’Hair, South Fayette

I wouldn't want to be lined up against THIS GUY!!!

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Welcome to the family @ryan_ohair #RiseUpRedHawks | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/3dCVTHBGSh

— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) December 16, 2020

Andre Porter, Washington

Reppin The District.

Welcome to the Family, @DreamChasinDre_! #LOCKedIn21 ???? | #TBIA pic.twitter.com/BtIbSwYaEG

— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) December 16, 2020

Noel Roach, Penn Hills

@NMRIII_

Welcome to the Akron family, Noel!!#OurWay #21PVISION pic.twitter.com/M9Vo94eSaI

— Akron Zips Football (@ZipsFB) December 16, 2020

James Sanders, Jeannette

???? Welcome to Saint Francis, @james_sanders6!

???? PA

???? #FindAWay | #NECFB | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/k0LDn9Cpcm

— Saint Francis Football (@RedFlashFB) December 16, 2020

Shane Thrift, Gateway

Welcome to Saturdays, @induetime_3 ????

From the Steel City to the 302, joining the #BlueHenFamily is a 6-0 defensive back!#BleedBlue302#BlueHens pic.twitter.com/dKgJVWvv1a

— Delaware Football (@DelawareFB) December 16, 2020

Myles Walker, Central Valley

@mwalker_13

Welcome to the Akron family, Myles!!#OurWay #21PVISION pic.twitter.com/lNMM59moTf

— Akron Zips Football (@ZipsFB) December 16, 2020

Da’metrius Weatherspoon, Clairton

Bison Nation Welcome @DametriusWeath1 To The Mecca!#Pu2hTheCu1ture#CompetitiveExcellence pic.twitter.com/8AT1eKK1jC

— HOWARD FOOTBALL (@HUBISONFOOTBALL) December 16, 2020

Chase Whatton, Elizabeth Forward

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All the way from Pittsburgh, PA. welcome Chase Whatton to the Falcon Family. #NSD21 // #ToTheMoon pic.twitter.com/IojGZpncBH

— BG Football (@BG_Football) December 16, 2020

Preston Zandier, Thomas Jefferson

Officially Signed

Preston Zandier | Thomas Jefferson HS

Linebacker | 6’2 205 lbs ????#GoGuins // #GritU pic.twitter.com/zv3IbPR4H1

— YSU Football (@YoungstownStFB) December 16, 2020

Chris Harlan is a TribLive reporter covering sports. He joined the Trib in 2009 after seven years as a reporter at the Beaver County Times. He can be reached at charlan@triblive.com.