College football national signing day: See where Akron-area high school players are headed
National signing day looks like it will not be too busy for Greater Akron high school football players, in terms of signing with NCAA Division I colleges.
Here's a look at who is signing today with Division I college football programs, as well as who signed in December during the early period:
Roosevelt Andrews signing with Miami (Ohio)
Barberton, linebacker
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Andrews chose the RedHawks over Akron, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Kent State, Marshall, Ohio and Toledo. A two-time first-team All-Ohioan, he was the Division II Northeast Inland co-Defensive Player of the year as a lineman. He'll switch to linebacker at Miami.
Drew Holt signing with Toledo
Archbishop Hoban, offensive lineman
The first-team All-Ohio guard helped pave the way for Lamar Sperling's 3,867 rushing yards last season.
Keon Johnson signing with North Texas
Archbishop Hoban, offensive lineman
A tackle at Hoban, Johnson said he envisions playing guard in college.
Akron-area players who signed in December
High school football players have two options to sign with their future college, wait until the traditional signing day on the first Wednesday in February or sign in December during the early signing period. The following players chose the early option:
Antonio Bascomb signed with Kent State
Akron East, defensive lineman
Earned All-City honors as a senior this past season, helping East go 4-1 in league play and reach the OHSAA playoffs, before signing early with Kent State.
Jayvian Crable signed with Ohio
Archbishop Hoban, outside linebacker
The honorable mention All-Ohio wide receiver also starred as an edge rusher and plans to play linebacker in college, following in the footsteps of his father, Shawn, a former Michigan and NFL player.
Jason Martin III signed with Saint Francis
Archbishop Hoban, defensive tackle
The first-team All-Ohio selection consistently drew double-teams and led one of the state's top defenses.
Lamar Sperling signed with Buffalo
Archbishop Hoban, running back
Ohio's Mr. Football set OHSAA single-season state records in 2022 with 58 rushing touchdowns and 59 total touchdowns.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Where Akron-area football players signed on national signing day