National Signing Day for football is always in February but for the first time there is an early Signing Day for football and that is today.

Notre Dame signed all 20 players they were expected to for the class of 2018 with little to no drama.

Notre Dame's most recognizable recruit is 4-start quarterback Phil Jurkovec, who Brian Kelly believes is actually underrated as the 5th best dual threat quarterback in the country.

“I think he’s the best quarterback in the country," Kelly said Wednesday. "He’s someone that I could put up against any quarterback I’ve ever seen.”

Kelly said he believes Jurkovec can come in and compete for the starting job against Brandon Wimbush come August.

“I want him to challenge," Kelly said. "I want Brandon to feel competition.”

Kelly says he believes Wimbush will welcome the competition.

Notre Dame will have a record seven players that will enroll early and begin classes in January.

"We feel really good about that," Kelly said of seven early enrolling players.

And Kelly says despite getting to 20 already, the Irish aren't done yet.

"We are still open for business for the December 20th signing period and we will sign more in February," Kelly said.

The Irish head coach said he's a fan of the early signing period in December.

“It’s put the commitment back in commitment and what that means," Kelly explained. "No more soft commitments. If a player has given us their commitment and we have to them, they are going to sign with us or we are going to continue to recruit that position."

There could be more signings to come later this week or in February but as of now here is the recruiting class.

Signed National Letter of Intent on Wednesday

Houston Griffith

4-star cornerback

IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL

6’1” 192 pounds

ranked as the 11th best cornerback in the nation and the 63rd overall prospect in the 247sports.com rankings.

Phil Jurkovec

4-star quarterback

Pine-Richland HS in Gibsonia, PA

6'5" 215 pounds

ranked as the 5th best dual threat quarterback in the nation by 247sports.com and the 66th overall prospect at any position. He just led his high school to the Pennsylvania state championship in early December.

Derrik Allen

4-star safety

Lassiter HS in Marietta, GA

6’2” 211 pounds

ranked as the 7th best safety in the class of 2018 by 247sports.com and the 69th overall prospect at any position.

Kevin Austin

4-star wide receiver

North Broward Prep in Pompano Beach, FL

6’3” 198 pounds

ranked as the 14th best wide receiver in the class of 2018 by 247sports.com and the 73rd overall prospect at any position.

Jack Lamb

4-star inside linebacker

Great Oak HS in Temecula, CA

6’4” 220 pounds

ranked as the 6th best inside linebacker in the class of 2018 by 247sports.com and the 131st prospect overall.

Shayne Simon

4-star linebacker

St. Peters Prep in Jersey City, NJ

6’3” 215 pounds

ranked as the 7th best outside linebacker in the class of 2018 by 247sports.com and the 132nd overall prospect in the nation.

Jayson Ademilola

4-star defensive tackle

St. Peters Prep in Jersey City, NJ

6’3” 290 pounds

ranked as the 14th best defensive tackle in the class of 2018 by 247sports.com and the 159th overall prospect in the nation.

George Takacs

4-star tight end

Gulf Coast HS in Naples, FL

6’7” 242 pounds

ranked as the 12th best tight end in the class of 2018 by 247sports.com and the 244th overall prospect in the nation.

Matthew Bauer

4-star inside linebacker

Cathedral Prep in Erie, PA

6’2” 222 pounds

ranked as the 15th best inside linebacker in the country and the 280th overall prospect in the nation.

Micah Jones

4-star wide receiver

Warren Township HS in Gurnee, IL

6’5” 206 pounds

ranked as the 62nd best wide receiver in the class of 2018 by 247sports.com and the 354th overall prospect in the nation.

Tariq Bracy

3-star athlete

Milpitas HS in Milpaitas, CA

6’0” 170 pounds

ranked as the 24th best athlete in the country.

Tommy Tremble

3-star tight end

Wesleyan School in Norcross, GA

6’4” 225 pounds

ranked as the 20th best tight end in the class of 2018

John Dirksen

3-star offensive tackle

Marion Local in Maria Stein, OH

6’5” 305 pounds

ranked as the 38th best offensive tackle in the class of 2018

Ovie Oghoufo

3-star outside linebacker

Harrison HS in Farmington, MI

6'3" 215 pounds

ranked as the 36th best outside linebacker in the class of 2018

Ja’Mion Franklin

3-star defensive tackle

North Caroline HS in Ridgely, MD

6’1” 295 pounds

ranked as the 42nd best defensive tackle in the class of 2018

Jahmir Smith

3-star running back

Lee County HS in Sanford, NC

6’0” 205 pounds

ranked as the 26th best running back in the class of 2018

Justin Ademilola

3-star weak side defensive end

St. Peters Prep in Jersey City, NJ

6’3” 240 pounds

ranked as the 33rd best weak side defensive end in the class of 2018

Cole Mabry

3-star offensive tackle

Brentwood HS in Brentwood, TN

6’6” 275 pounds

ranked as the 55th best offensive tackle in the class of 2018

Joe Wilkins Jr.

3-star athlete

North Fort Myers HS in North Fort Myers, FL

6’2” 180 pounds

ranked as the 60th best athlete in the class of 2018

Paul Moala