RB Walker commits to WMU

Lombard (Ill.) Montini Catholic junior running back recruit Prince Walker (5-foot-9, 175 pounds) just gave Western Michigan his verbal commitment. Walker is now the sixth known verbal commitment for the Broncos and the fifth known Land of Lincoln pledge.

"(Western Michigan) has everything I need and it was the perfect opportunity I couldn't miss," Walker said. "It's just a perfect fit for myself and my family."

"It's really everything from the people at WMU to the facilities and everything they have to offer. It just felt like home. I also wanted to be a part of something big but also unique. That's what's going to happen at Western Michigan."

So why make his college choice this early?

Walker has also been in touch with several other schools this winter.

"I mean the recruiting process was cool and all with all of the visits, but I also just wanted to get it over with soon. I wanted time to plan my future. I just want to have time to get to comfortable with the school and the football program. I want to get to know the guys on the team and to know the other guys in my class at Western Michigan."

Prince Walker is verbally committed to Western Michigan.