Photos: Signing Day in Atlanta

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Photos: Signing Day in Atlanta

Athletes from across metro Atlanta make their college choices known on National Signing Day Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017.

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Leanthony Williams of Roswell, who committed to Clemson, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Trey Blount, left, of Pace Academy, who committed to the University of Georgia, smiles while sitting with other students of Pace Academy during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Jaylon Jones of Dacula, who committed to Georgia State, holds up his finger during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Tyler Taylor of Lanier High School, who committed to LSU, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Trey Blount of Pace Academy wears bright red shoes to reflect his commitment to the University of Georgia during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Fans and parents watch the National Signing Day festivities from the sidelines in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Eboni and David Walker, center, smile and take photos as their son, DJ Walker of Shiloh High School who committed to Nichols College, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Victor Heyward, center, of Mill Creek, who committed to Georgia State, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Jaylon Jones of Dacula, who committed to Georgia State, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - C.J. Miller, center, of McEachern, who committed to Ole Miss, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Carlito Gonzales of Stephenson, who committed to Auburn, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Xavier McKinney of Roswell, who committed to Alabama, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Edmond Graham of Mill Creek, who committed to Mercer, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Jamar Hall of Mill Creek, who committed to Mercer, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Brenton King of Mill Creek, who committed to Georgia Tech, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Andrew Thomas of Pace Academy, who committed to the University of Georgia, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Brooks Buce of Greater Atlanta Christian, who committed to the University of Georgia, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Justin Shaffer of Cedar Grove, who committed to the University of Georgia, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Chris Slade, center, the head coach of Pace Academy, speaks with Pace Academy players during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Jalen Jackson, left, and Steven Banks, right, both of Grayson who committed to Georgia State, listen during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Tony Gray of Grayson High School, places his hand on his nephew Aaron Gray, center, during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Steven Banks, left, of Grayson, who committed to Georgia State, smiles while speaking during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Solon Page III of Kell, who committed to Tennessee, listens to commentators during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Courtney Mills, left, and Quentin Hayes, right, both from McEachern, sit during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Brandon Jones of Dacula, who committed to Georgia Military College, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - High school football players wait to be introduced during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Students and fans attend National Signing Day celebrations in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

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February 1, 2017, Atlanta - Leanthony Williams of Roswell, who committed to Clemson, speaks during National Signing Day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

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