🏈 Your Guide to February 2026 Football Scholarship Signing Dates

Here’s what families need to know about February NCAA and NJCAA football signing dates for high school and junior college recruits:

February 4, 2026

NCAA Division I and II football programs begin their “regular” signing period for athletic scholarship agreements with both high school and junior college recruits.
(Note: Division I had its “early” signing period in December, and both Divisions had a December period for junior college signings.)

February 5, 2026

High school football recruits may begin signing an NJCAA Letter of Intent (LOI).

Important Scholarship Reminder

NCAA Division I programs may or may not offer a multi-year scholarship.
Division II and NJCAA scholarships are issued for one year only, subject to renewal.
Always carefully review the terms and conditions of any scholarship agreement before signing.

A Few FAQ's:

Q: Can my athlete wait to sign later in the spring?Yes. The regular signing period remains open beyond February, but roster spots and scholarship money may become limited.

Q: Is a verbal commitment binding?No. Only a signed scholarship agreement (NCAA) or LOI (NJCAA) is binding.

Q: Can an athlete negotiate scholarship terms?Sometimes. It depends on the program and circumstances, but families should understand what is being offered before accepting.

Q: Does signing lock my athlete into staying at that school?Signing creates an agreement for that academic year, but transfer rules still apply if an athlete later chooses to move.

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Source: Rick Allen at Informed Athlete.

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