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Christmas came early for many college football programs across the country.
Five days before the holiday, Wednesday marked the first day that high school football players could sign their national letters of intent to play at the NCAA Division I collegiate level.
And whether months of recruiting was rewarded or the day was spent anxiously hoping a commit didn’t flip, programs saw their future plans start to crystalize. Meanwhile for the players who were fortunate enough to put pen to paper, the next step in their athletic journey is underway.
Navarre’s Terence Marshall (middle, front row) signed his letter of intent to play college football at Western Michigan University next year. Marshall signed the LOI on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Some of the fortunate fellows in football pads resided here as a handful of stars from the Pensacola area made their dreams.
Here’s a look at the top local football players who wasted no time telling their respective college programs that they are officially on the way.
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College: Kentucky (transfer from Texas A&M)
The skinny: Following one season with Texas A&M, the former Panthers star is bound for the Bluegrass state.
The four-star wide receiver signed with the Wildcats after committing to the SEC program on Dec. 4.
Cottrell entered the transfer portal on Nov. 12. That news came on the same morning Texas A&M relieved Jimbo Fisher from his head coaching duties.
The 6-3, 210 pound wide receiver appeared in three games and recorded one reception this season for the Aggies. That catch went for a 13-yard touchdown on Sept. 16 in a 47-3 home win against Louisiana-Monroe.
Jonathan Daniels, OL, Pine Forest
Pine Forest High School football star Jonathan…
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Author : Pensacola News Journal
Publish date : 2023-12-21 04:02:23
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