All these 2020 kids committing is so hysterical. Good for them, I hope it works out how they think it will. It is just so, so far away and I feel like the college coaches are in somewhat of a feeding frenzy right now and they are just committing the first kid that says yes. Also, kids (and parents) are just jumping at the first offer. Seriously, what is the rush?
They are not commuting the first kid that says yes and parents of the early kids are not jumping at the first offer because the vast majority of these 2020 early commits have/had multiple offers to choose from. I think people (parents) sometimes make things up or make silly statements to make themselves feel better, and try and justify why their kid hasn't been recruited or offered.
I am sure some of the early recruits have done their homework and made informed (and good) decisions for them (well, as good of a decision as one can make as a 14 year old). But I guarentee, others are jumping at the first offer they get. I believe there are a few reasons: 1. They are terrified if they don't jump, "all the spots" will be gone. 2. They (or their parents) want to say they are committed early. Again, I hope it works out for them and it end up being everything they want it to be.
