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Five college football teams with the most to gain during national signing day

Kirby Smart and Georgia currently have the No. 3-ranked recruiting class in the 2021 cycle, but the Bulldogs are still targeting several ESPN 300 prospects. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

College football's early signing period is only two days away, and coaches are preparing to finish up one of the most -- if not the most -- unique recruiting cycles we've ever seen. With a dead period created in March restricting visits, coaches have had to improvise on how to build relationships and fill their recruiting classes.

Recruits have had to navigate the process without face-to-face interaction, and despite all the restrictions, the early signing period should still see a large number of prospects sign as we have seen in the past.

Despite a significant amount of ESPN 300 recruits who have already made a commitment, there are still some big names left who are set to sign in December. There is a lot that could take place on the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday, so here is a look at which schools still have the most to gain in this 2021 cycle.