Wednesday’s opening of college football’s early signing period flooded social media with announcements of where high school players are officially signing to continue their careers at the sport’s next level.
Buford High School in Georgia attracted major attention as early signing began with quarterback Dylan Raiola officially signing with Nebraska, flipping his prior commitment to Georgia. Five-star defensive back KJ Bolden also made news by flipping a commitment, choosing to stay in-state with the Bulldogs instead of going to Florida State.
However, some fans of distinct haircuts and unconventional styles chose to highlight another Wolves prospect on early national signing day. Offensive lineman Dale Greene announced he would next play football at Western Carolina.
That commitment may not have shaken up the college football world. But his glorious mullet drew attention across social media, thanks to a post by ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren.
My goodness. The mullet on Buford offensive lineman Dale Greene is immaculate. It's feathered and lethal! pic.twitter.com/eyhSHLNGKa
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) December 20, 2023
Only an offensive lineman would sport such an impressive mane, right? College football fans and recruiting diehards responded in kind, lauding the high school athlete’s bold choice in hairstyle. Here is a sampling:
the clear cut number 1 recruit in the country https://t.co/6b9fOlLy6Y
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 20, 2023
It’s the combo of the mullet and elite Bama Bangs that set him apart.
— John Stillwell (@johnestillwell) December 20, 2023
That's not business in front, party in back. That is 100% party.
— Russell Powell (@RuscoPColtrane) December 20, 2023
They said a mullet couldn't be improved on. Then Dale went and added an undercut.
— Ericks
n Kiva (@EricksonKiva) December 20, 2023
this is what a 90 run blocking grade looks like
— #RHE Rabbithole Knowledge (@_KnowledgeKing) December 20, 2023
It’s almost a shame that a helmet has to cover that hair. But if the 6’4″, 285-pound Greene keeps that mullet, fans of the Catamounts and Southern Conference football will be able to identify him from that rug sticking out of the back.
