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National Signing Day marks the culmination of the college recruitment process for high school athletes. It’s the day they formally commit to a university by signing a National Letter of Intent (NLI), a binding agreement guaranteeing athletic scholarship aid in exchange for playing for the school. This event is heavily publicized, celebrating the athletes’ achievements and future plans. While there are different signing periods throughout the year, the most prominent is the “traditional” National Signing Day, often in February, marking a pivotal moment for both the athletes and the universities.
