ELIZABETH, Pa. — Bowling Green foootball recruit Chase Whatton is thankful.
Thankful for his high school success at Elizabeth Forward in Pennsylvania. Thankful for his family and friends. Thankful for earning a Division I scholarship.
But first and foremost, the star defensive lineman is thankful to be alive.
The story of this energetic teenager is a positive one, but two years ago, Whatton’s tale was nearly a tragic one.
“I just thank God every day and everyone who watches out for me above because, wow, I could have died,” Whatton said.
Whatton (6-foot-4, 240 pounds) is a three-star recruit, the No.