Chicago Phillips junior defensive end Vontrell Charise (6-foot-3, 220 pounds) made a weekend unofficial visit to the University of Toledo and Monday gave the Rockets his verbal commitment.
"I made a visit to Toledo on Saturday and I really liked everything that they have to offer," Chairse said. "They offer great academic support for its athletes and they also offer a strong education. I really feel that I would be a great fit at Toledo and I just love the coaches as well."
Chairse, who carries an impressive 3.9 GPA, saw his recruiting stock take off this winter. He recently gained offers and interest from other MAC schools (Central Michigan, Western Michigan) — along with Temple and Georgetown. So, why make such an early college decision?
"I know that the remaining year is going to be very stressful between school, taking the college entrance exams along with dealing with recruiting," he said. "I was able to see some things in Toledo that I have always been looking for in a potential school. I feel that I'm ready to make my decision, so I pulled the trigger."