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There is little question that the Southeastern Conference is the premiere softball conference in the country. No other conference can match the strength at the top and the depth of quality teams that the SEC produces.
And that strength was demonstrated on National Signing Day with SEC schools securing the talents of many of the top players in the nation.
All 13 SEC schools were ranked in the top 50 of the Extra Inning Softball recruiting rankings, and five were ranked in the top 10.
Extra Inning Softball provides a look at the recruiting classes for each of the members of the SEC.
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Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy welcomed four new members to the Crimson Tide family on National Signing Day.
“We set out to find the best fits for Alabama softball and were extremely fortunate to find our four signees on the recruiting trail,” Murphy said. “We look forward to having these outstanding young ladies and their families represent Alabama over the next several years.”
The four high school seniors will join the Crimson Tide next fall ahead of the 2025 season with three of the four Crimson Tide signees earned a spot in the Extra Elite 100 rankings. The Alabama class consists of Braya Hodges, Mari Hubbard, Kennedy Marceaux and Audrey Vandagriff. Marceaux is ranked eighth in the Extra Elite 100, Vandagriff is 18th and Hubbard is 22nd.
Arkansas Razorbacks
University of Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel announced the addition of eight new Razorbacks on National Signing Day.
“We’ve put together a remarkable group of student-athletes with this top recruiting class,” said Deifel. “I have no doubt they will continue to elevate our program with their level of talent and competitive excellence. Beyond what they do on the field, they are intelligent, charismatic, and will be tremendous representatives of our program, department and state. We couldn’t be more thrilled to add these eight dynamic student-athletes to our Razorback softball family. The future is bright for our program.”
The decorated class includes Payton Burnham, Ava Carter, Cameryn Harrison, Lexi King, Ella McDowell, Jayden Ramos, Ashtyn Reichardt and Ramsey Walker. The recruiting class is ranked No. 5 in the nation according to Extra Inning Softball. McDowell leads the Razorbacks class as she is ranked third in the Extra Elite 100 rankings. Harrison is ranked eighth, Walker is ranked 16th, Reichardt is 22nd and King is ranked 23rd.
Auburn Tigers
Multiple All-American and All-State honors are just some of the accolades Auburn softball’s 2024 signing class features as head coach Mickey Dean announced the trio set to head to the Plains next fall.
All three of the Tiger signees are ranked in the Extra Elite 100 list by Extra Inning Softball as the class as a whole ranks No. 17 in the nation. The star-studded trio combined for five All-American selections and nine All-State honorees. The 2024 class consists of utility player AnnaLea Adams, outfielder Jolie Adams and right-handed pitcher Blayne Godfrey.
Dean on AnnaLea Adams: “AnnaLea has an above average power as a hitter, but she can also hit for average. She has great hands and is quick on her feet defensively.”
Dean on Jolie Adams: “Jolie has the ability to be a triple threat as a hitter. She has exceptional speed. She plays with great confidence in the outfield.”
Dean on Blayne Godfrey: “Blayne’s a gifted athlete that can pitch and hit. She’s also versatile as a defensive player. She has played and won at the highest level of softball.”
Florida Gators
Florida head coach Tim Walton announced the additions of Gabi Comia, Layla Lamar, Katelynn Oxley, Taylor Shumaker and Townsen Thomas to the program during national signing day.
“We’re excited to announce the signing of Gabi, Katelynn, Layla, Taylor and Townsen to the program today.” Walton said. “Each of these five athletes possess the tools and the intangibles that are necessary to compete at the highest level. We cannot wait to have them on campus next fall wearing the Orange & Blue.”
The five additions to the program from the 2024 signing class hail from the states of Florida, California, Indiana, Texas and North Carolina. The Gators class featured four players ranked in the Extra Elite 100 rankings led by Comia who is ranked third. Shumaker is ranked fourth, while Lamar is sixth and Oxley is ranked ninth.
Georgia Bulldogs
University of Georgia head coach Tony Baldwin has announced the signing of seven student-athletes to the 2025 roster.
“I am extremely excited to welcome this 2024 class to the Georgia Softball family. This class offers a combination of speed, power, and competitiveness,” Baldwin began. “Positionally, we targeted high I.Q. softball players with the athleticism to play anywhere on the field. From a pitching standpoint, we got a competitor that leads a team from the circle.”
The signing class includes infielder Paislie Allen, infielder/utility Precious Bross, infielder Tyah Charlton, utility Mollie Mitchell, right-handed pitcher Ella Troutt, utility Esther White, and catcher Mua Williams. The Bulldog recruiting class features five players ranked in the Extra Elite 100. Allen tops the list at No. 9 followed by Troutt and Williams at No. 14, White at No. 16 and Charlton at No. 21.
Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson announced that Kentucky has signed six players to a National Letter of Intent.
“This class has a dominant battery within in that compliment each other well and Lindsey Miller is an exceptional defensive catcher who will be able to work with Julie Kelley and Carson Fall. Allison Blum and Anna Mauck are both extremely versatile athletes who we will use to their full disposal who are additionally outstanding hitters and competitors in the box who will add to the depth of our offense. Ava Emmert is reliable infielder who adds a lot of power to our lineup and extends the length of our order one through nine.” – Rachel Lawson on 2023 signing class
The signing class is another feather in the cap for the Kentucky Softball program who has now signed some of the highest-ranked classes the last several years under head coach Rachel Lawson. The class consists of Allison Blum, Carson Fall, Ava Emmert, Julie Kelley, Anna Mauck and Lindsey Miller. Emmert is ranked 44th in the Extra Elite 100, Kelley is ranked 46th and Blum is ranked 82nd.
LSU Tigers
LSU head coach Beth Torina announced the signing of six student-athletes on 2023 Signing Day.
“From speed to power and everything in between elite pitching, catching, and defense all over the field – this class has it,” said head coach Beth Torina. “This is one of the strongest classes to sign with LSU and one of the strongest in the country in the 2024 class. We can’t wait for their arrival in Baton Rouge and immediate impact on this program and SEC softball. We are incredibly proud of this group and look forward to them becoming Tigers for life.”
The Tigers will welcome Zoe Calvez (Orlando, Fla.), Alix Franklin (St. Amant, La.), Destiny Harris (Norfolk, Va.), Jayden Heavener (Pace, Fla.), Sa’Mya Jones (Pearland, Texas) and Jada Phillips (Bradenton, Fla.) to Baton Rouge next fall. The Tigers 2024 signing class ranks No. 3 by Extra Inning Softball and has five signees in the Extra Elite 100. Phillips, Jones and Heavener are all tied for second in the Extra Elite 100 rankings, while Calvez is ranked ninth and Harris is ranked 10th.
Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss softball head coach Jamie Trachsel announced the addition of seven new Rebels as the Class of 2028 officially put pen to paper on National Signing Day.
The Rebels class consists of Tate Davis, Addison Duke, Miali Guachino, Abby Herndon, Graycen Jordan, Persy Llamas and Mackenzie Pickens.
The Ole Miss class is ranked 48th nationally and Herndon is ranked 28th and Davis is ranked 46th.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Samantha Ricketts has landed another top ranked class for Mississippi State softball, signing the nation’s No. 15 recruiting class on National Signing Day.
“We are thrilled to introduce next year’s class of future Bulldogs,” Ricketts said. “They are a highly-touted group that can do it all on the field. They bring a mix of pitching, elite defense and big bats to next year’s roster. I want to express my gratitude to our dedicated staff for their tireless efforts in assembling a team of not only outstanding ballplayers but also exceptional young women. We can’t wait to see the impact they make in Starkville both on and off the field.”
State added nine players for its 2024 class, including six who have been ranked by Extra Inning Softball as Top 100 prospects. It is Ricketts’ largest number of top 100 prospects since taking over as head coach in 2020. She previously signed five in 2022 and four in both 2021 and 2020. The Bulldogs have landed a top-20 class nationally in five of the last eight cycles. The full class includes Paige Ernstes (ranked 41st), Gretta Grassel (ranked 45th), Sara Phillips (ranked 18th), Abby Grace Richardson, Xiane Romero (ranked 10th in 2022), Kalani Sells, Abigail Stevens, Morgan Stiles (ranked 15th) and Taylor Troutman (ranked ninth).
Missouri Tigers
University of Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson and her staff announced the Tigers’ 2024 Signing Day Class.
Abbie Wilhelm, Jordyn Thurman, Saniya Hill, Kadence Shepherd, Courtney Donahue, Madison Uptegrove, Nevaeh Watkins and Sophie Smith will join the team this upcoming fall ahead of the 2025 season.
Missouri ranked 47th nationally and featured Shepherd (No. 47), Smith (No. 61) and Thurman (No. 64) in the Extra Elite 100 rankings.
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