Signing Day can sometimes be fool's gold, in the sense that you're going to have to wait a year or two to reap the benefits of its potential. But every so often you get some players who are ready to play as soon as they enroll. Sometimes true freshmen are ready to go, other times it's a result of junior college players who are seasoned enough to make a quick jump.
Here's a look at five SMU signees from the 2018 class who could be ready to contribute this coming season.
Nick Dennis
Corsicana/Navarro College, offensive guard.