Wednesday was a busy day in the Big Bend as high school football players made their college decisions official on the first day of the early-signing period.

The three-day period allows players to get a head start on school enrollment and lock in their spots for the next season.

Wakulla High's Nehemiah Chandler signed in front of a packed crowd at school, and Gadsden County senior Nassir Williams signed with his family by his side at the Ferolito Recreation Center in Quincy.

Wakulla's Nehemiah Chandler signs to Georgia Tech

The road to signing with Georgia Tech was a fairly simple one for Chandler.

After taking an official visit to the school, Chandler felt the situation was perfect for him. The balance of academics and football was important to him and his family. Officially signing with the Yellow Jackets early Wednesday morning, the star Wakulla defensive back said the moment of putting pen to paper was special.

"It's great, I feel so good about myself," Chandler said. "There were ups and downs in the journey I had playing football, it made life a lot easier knowing I got somewhere to go. It takes a lot to get where I'm at. Hard work pays off."

Allowing one touchdown all season and recording 15 tackles and one interception, Chandler heads to Georgia Tech on the back of an 11-1 finish to his senior season. The Yellow Jackets finished 6-6 in the Atlantic Coastal Conference and are set to play the University of Central Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl, and are positioned to take a leap next season.

Chandler said the future of Georgia Tech football is bright and he's happy to be a part of a recruiting class that hopes to change the trajectory of the program. Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key was important in sealing the deal for Chandler.

"This class right here is going to be great, we are going to take this thing to another level," Chandler said. "I believe in [Brent] Key and he believes in himself and god believes in him, so that's all that matters."

Chandler will enroll at Georgia Tech in the summer of 2024.

Gadsden County's Nasir Williams signs to Central Michigan

The scenery its going to be a little different for Gadsden County wide receiver Nasir Williams, but the Central Michigan signee is excited about making the journey to the Midwest.

One of the most dynamic receivers in the Big Bend, Williams had a monster senior season for Gadsden with 1,002 yards and 12 touchdowns on 50 receptions. Spending two seasons as a Jaguar, Williams felt his time at Gadsden County prepared him to make an impact at the next level.

"It showed a lot, being under coach E [Russell Ellington}, he showed me a lot on what I need and what I still need to do," Williams said. "It's a long way from home, but I always said I wanted to go to college and now I'm here."

Williams is hoping to make an instant impact on the Chippewas, who finished 5-7 in 2023. A great playmaker in the open field, Williams hopes to get Central Michigan fans out of their seats when he takes the field.

Setting high expectations for himself, Williams is hoping his time at Central Michigan will give him a platform to make it to the pros.

"I'm trying to set records, break records and hopefully one day go to the league," Williams said.

Williams will enroll at Central Michigan in the summer of 2024.

Where are Big Bend athletes going

Florida High's Ashton Hampton signs to Clemson

Florida High's Micahi Danzy signs to Florida State

Lincoln's Alexander Gale signs to Middle Tennesse

Lincoln's Samarian Robinson signs to Rutgers

North Florida Christian's Ethan Fisher signs to Samford

North Florida Christian's JP Pickles signs to UTEP

North Florida Christian's Josh Schuchts signs to UTEP

Wakulla's Haden Klees signs to Samford

Wakulla's Leon Washington Jr. signs to Florida Atlantic University

Wakulla's Nehemiah Chandler signs to Georgia Tech

Gadsden County's Joasiah Knight signs to Illinois

Gadsden County's Nassir Williams signs to Central Michigan

Liam Rooney covers preps sports for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at LRooney@gannett.com or on Twitter @__liamrooney.

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