Seth Elchert’s words (and his decision) sound familiar: Relationships, genuine, honest.
That’s how the Liberty-Benton wide receiver described University of Toledo head coach Jason Candle, wide receivers coach RJ Fleming, and quarterbacks coach Robert Weiner.
Last week, Elchert became the third member of Toledo’s acclaimed 2026 recruiting class, committing to the Rockets over offers from Miami, Bowling Green, Marshall, Central Michigan, Akron, and Kent State. He’s visited Ohio State, Notre Dame, Purdue, Louisville, and Duke.
With two more seasons until signing day, Elchert could have waited for an inevitable Big Ten (or power conference) offer. Instead, he went with comfort — and UT felt like the right place.