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Wednesday is the first day of college football’s new early signing period. Although Bobby Petrino was initially against the idea, he and his staff are expected to ink the bulk of their 2018 recruiting class on the first of the three-day early signing period.
Here are the major notes of the day so far:
—U of L held off Miami to land Jared Goldwire, the ninth-ranked defensive tackle in the class and a huge get for the Cardinals.
—Louisville also inked QB of the future Jordan Travis despite Florida continuing to make a large push for the dual threat signal caller. The Gators were reportedly urging Travis to push his signing back to February as recently as Tuesday night.
—Elivis Dumervil’s nephew, Demji Dumervil Jean, is coming to the Derby City to try and carve his own path.
—Four-star WR Manny Allen and three-star RB Javian Hawkins remain committed to Louisville but have both said they won’t be signing until February.
While updates will continue to come in throughout the day, here are the players who have already made it official that they will be playing their college ball at U of L:
The Cards continue to add more speed and athleticism with the addition of Miami native Chatarius Atwell #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/r6mORQ4kOD
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
Another four-star Florida prospect signed on the dotted line in cornerback Chandler Jones from Miami Central High #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/TXBdAZQ0ZE
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
The signing of Rickards High wide receiver Marcus Riley gives the Cardinals another explosive and speedy option in the passing game #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/l5YaRiY0YK
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
A massive defensive lineman, Jared Goldwire -- the No. 9 defensive tackle in the country, is a big-time addition to the defense for next season #ULNSD18 Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/wJoAxfjpON
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
The offense became more explosive this morning with the signing of wide receiver Jatavious Harris, a three-star prospect from Baldwin High #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/htBh45D3rq
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
S Telly Plummer from Riverdale, Ga., is another athletic, physical player to bolster the secondary#ULNSD18 #BirdGang18 pic.twitter.com/PMVrppwljs
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
Another athletic Florida linebacker is in the fold with the addition of LB Yasir Abdullah from Carol City High School #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/SpJUo8lY3A
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
Allen Love, a 6-foot-2, 275-pound DT, is a quick, athletic player who will bolster the defensive line for the next couple of seasons #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/CDdI0voBMm
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
Massive DT Demji Dumervil Jean, the nephew of All-American and Pro Bowl LB Elvis Dumervil, gives the Cardinals a big run stopper in the middle of the defense pic.twitter.com/7Pe8y0HpCw
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
The Cards continue to add speed and athleticism to the defense with the signing of DE Thurman Geathers from Acworth, Ga. pic.twitter.com/7yL62cRJoa
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
Dual-threat QB Jordan Travis from West Palm Beach, Fla., passed for 2,190 yards and 24 TDs, while rushing for 905 yards at the Benjamin School last season #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/XFUYZioHmq
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
Speedster Tyler Harrell from Miami, Fla., gives the Cards another weapon in the passing game #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/mpyC7nhi8A
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
The signing of Robert Hicks III from Miami, Fla., is a big-time addition to the defense #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/CJ1CX9x2EK
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
The signing of TE Nigel Kilby, a JUCO All-American, will bolster the Cards' offense in 2018 #ULNSD18 #Birdgang18 pic.twitter.com/zOh1haZMK1
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
The addition of Hutchinson CC linebacker Quen Head will strengthen the defense next season #ULNSD18 #Birdgang pic.twitter.com/Ccf9cJxGw0
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
Cards add another physical safety to the defense with the signing of Trenell Troutman from Miramar, Fla. #ULNSD18 #BirdGang18 pic.twitter.com/La0rsYwHoC
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
6-foot-5 OL Adonis Boone from Mainland HS in Daytona Beach, Fla., is the first one to sign this morning #ULNSD18 #Birdgang pic.twitter.com/LwvWghxszb
— LouisvilleFootball (@UofLFootball) December 20, 2017
More expected to come.