2022NYC posted:2022 commitments are pretty common place now. I remember only knowing one or two last year. While the P5s are driving this commit from the womb craze, you can absolutely take the unconventional route and be recruited during the Jr/Sr year. As many said, enjoy the ride, my son is a rising sophomore and the year went by like a blink on an eye. Also don't get caught up with his age vs. his grade (my kid is turning 15 in November), just let him be the best player he can be and make sure he owns the process.
A vast majority of D1's recruit players during the summer before Senior year. For the most part it is only the Power Five conference teams that sign players early. There are a few exceptions (Illinois State has a few 2021 commits right now for instance) but in general most Mid Majors on down to the lowest level D1 have very very few (if any) 2021 commits right now, and are still finishing up their 2020 recruiting class.