Friday's announcement by Houston 4-star defensive end Isaiah Chambers was more than just a decision for the future. It was all about fulfilling a promise.
Chambers announced at Aldine MacArthur High School Friday afternoon that he has verbally committed to play college football for TCU. His pledge gives the Horned Frogs their 16th overall commit for the 2016 class, and he is now the highest-ranked commit in the class.
And while that is flattering, Friday's commitment meant a little more than just another big-time player headed to Fort Worth, Texas.
Chambers lost his mother, Yvennette "Vet" Roberson, when he was in the eighth grade.