Michigan Football Signing Day 2017 Tracker, Live Blog and Open Thread

National Signing Day is the best day of the college football offseason. We’re going to keep up with all things Michigan football here today.

Heading into National Signing Day, Michigan football has 16 commits and 11 early enrollees. In other words, the bulk of the lifting is already done.

However, there are still a few names left on the Wolverines’ board that would be big additions, including defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon and wide receiver Nico Collins.

The second annual “Signing of the Stars” event will begin at noon EST. We will be updating you through all of that.

Last year’s recruiting class finished ranked No. 6 in the country and No. 2 in the Big Ten. The highlight of the day was obviously getting Rashan Gary, who had himself a nice first season at Michigan.

So pour yourself a cup of coffee (and mix it with a Red Bull or something), and get ready for one of the best days on the Gregorian calendar.

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2:56

Brad Robbins, the No. 1 punter in the country, has chosen Michigan. He’ll be on scholarship.

Robbins once scored on a 99-yard run because of a bad snap.

1:54 p.m.

The “Signing of the Stars” is over, and now we’re just waiting for Nico Collins to make his announcement at 2:30.

1:41 p.m.

Four-star linebacker Drew Singleton is officially a Wolverine.

1:27 p.m.

Jordan Anthony is the No. 1 outside linebacker in the country, and now he’s Michigan’s.

1:05 p.m.

Michigan announces three-star defensive end Kwity Paye.

1:00 p.m.

Phillip Paea is the No. 1 defensive tackle in Michigan. He’s officially a Wolverine.

12:50 p.m.

Michigan is now introducing the defensive line. This is an absolutely loaded class that got a big boost from Aubrey Solomon.

12:35 p.m.

“Signing of the Stars” kicks off with the offensive linemen. Former center Graham Glasgow was in the building. His advice: Jim Harbaugh and Tim Drevno are always right.

12:21 p.m.

“Come be great!” -Harbaugh

12:55 p.m.

Jim Harbaugh makes his first appearance, saying there’s no better word in the English language than “family.”

“We’re tied at the hip!”

11:55 a.m.

Here’s the link for live stream of “Signing of the Stars.”

11:31 a.m.

Michigan announces another early enrollee: four-star safety J’Marick Woods.

Coming up at 12:00 EST

The Crisler Center is getting ready for Signing of the Stars.

11:03 a.m.

One of the top players from Canada is coming aboard for Michigan, Benjamin St-Juste is official.

10:42 a.m.

Four-star center Ceasar Ruiz is in.

10:33 a.m.

Is Solomon the biggest get Harbaugh’s gotten at Michigan? Take the poll.

10:29 a.m.

Five-star defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon has committed Michigan. This will easily be the biggest get for the Wolverines today.

10:27 a.m.

Michigan has officially announced three-star linebacker Ben Mason, an early enrollee.

10:21 a.m.

Five-star defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon is set to make his decision around 10:30 on ESPNU. This is easily the biggest event of the day for Michigan, which has most of its class already set in place. READ MORE >>

10:10 a.m.

Michigan announces four-star defensive end Donovan Jeter, another early enrollee.

10:10 a.m.

Four-star linebacker Willie Gay has chosen Mississippi State over Michigan. This is the Wolverines’ second target miss of the day.

10:07 a.m.

Three-star offensive tackle Mekhi Becton has passed on Michigan and will sign with Louisville.

9:47 a.m.

Four-star defensive end Luiji Vilain says he’s signed. Vilain is the top-rated Michigan commit who isn’t already enrolled.

https://twitter.com/Luiji_V/status/826804192257966081

9:41 a.m.

Michigan officially announces another early enrollee: four-star receiver Tarik Black, rated the No. 1 receiver in Colorado.

9:40 a.m.

Valor Christian tweets that quarterback Dylan McCaffrey has signed his letter of intent.

9:33 a.m.

At this point, it looks like five of Michigan’s 16 commits (who aren’t already enrolled) have signed. As we said earlier, the Wolverines might very well be adding five-star defensive tackle soon.

9:24 a.m.

Here’s the big one you knew was coming. Donovan Peoples-Jones, the top player in the state of Michigan and No. 1 receiver in the country, has been announced.

9:05 a.m.

Per 247Sports’ Steve Lorenz, four-star offensive tackle Andrew Stueber’s letter of intent has been sent in.

9:04 a.m.

Four-star safety Jaylen Kelly-Powell is in.

8:59 a.m.

Per 247Sports’ Steve Lorenz, four-star linebacker Jordan Anthony has signed his letter of intent.

8:55 a.m.

The third early enrollee is in: four-star defensive end Corey Malone-Hatcher.

8:54 a.m.

Four-star linebacker Josh Ross, the brother of former Wolverines James Ross, is signed.

8:53 a.m.

Michigan announces the signing of four-star cornerback Ambry Thomas, another early enrollee.

8:51 a.m.

Four-star offensive tackle JaRaymond Hall is officially a Wolverine. He is one of 11 early enrollees.

8:36 a.m.

It looks like four-star defensive end James Hudson is signed.

https://twitter.com/jhonig44/status/826781067977879552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

8:15 a.m.

Three-star offensive tackle Joel Honingford is the first one in.

https://twitter.com/jhonig44/status/826781067977879552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw