RECRUITING: Toledo Secures Top-25 Michigan 2025 Prospect

Joe Londergan | Jun 20, 2024

Dec 20, 2022; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle stands next to the Boca Raton Bowl Trophy after winning against the Toledo Rockets in the 2022 Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports / Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

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The Toledo Rockets added another big body to their 2025 recruiting class this week that helps add protection to Jason Candle's future offenses.

Offensive lineman Cade WIlhelmi announced his commitment to the Rockets on Wednesday after completing an official visit last weekend. He chose the rockets over offers from Boston College, West Virginia, Bowling Green, and Central Michigan, among others.

I am blessed and excited to announce my commitment to the University of Toledo to continue my academic and football career! Thank you to everyone that has supported me throughout my journey🚀🚀 #GoRockets pic.twitter.com/tkZMSK2DI6
— Cade Wilhelmi 3⭐️ (@cadewilhelmi14) June 19, 2024

Currently a rising senior at Detroit Country Day High School, Wilhelmi has a three-star rating from 247Sports. His measurements are listed at 6'5" and 275 pounds. 247Sports also has Wilhelmi listed as the #25 recruit in the state of Michigan for the class of 2025. He is also listed as the #97 interior offensive lineman in the nation.

Per 247Sports, Toledo currently have the top 2025 recruiting class in the Group of Five. That puts them at #61 overall with 12 reported commitments.

2025 recruits have their first opportunity to sign for their respective schools on December 4, 2024.

The Rockets had the #1 scoring offense in the MAC and the #1 rushing offense in the league, averaging 198.6 yards on the ground per game, showing the strength of the Rockets' offensive line room. Toledo open the 2024 season on August 29 when they host FCS foe Duquesne.

Published Jun 20, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.