Football players can't sign national letters of intent until Feb. 4, but the recruiting process is well underway.

Some players commit early to avoid the madness. Others will be making their decisions during the season. And some won't make their call until Signing Day (or later).

The ocvarsity.com crew will stay on top of the decision-making process and provide you with updates when we get them from the players, their coaches or their parents.

Here's a primer on the status of key players to get you started:

Click here to check out the top committed offensive players.

Click here to check out the top committed defensive players and specialists.

Click here to check out the top uncommitted skill position players.

Click here to check out the top uncommitted linemen and linebackers.

Click here to check out the top uncommitted specialists.

Contact the writer: dalbano@ocregister.com