Top players often commit verbally to schools following their junior year.

Other players, who may not have as many offers to choose from, more often verbally commit earlier in the process.

During his senior season, he verbally committed to the University of Pittsburgh.

He'd verbally committed to play for the University of Nebraska.

High school student-athletes can verbally commit to attend a university when they feel comfortable with the program.

Wilson committed verbally to Albany early, then had a breakout senior season.

Prior to his senior season he verbally committed to play for the University of Miami, but continued to look at other schools.

Larry Hagman has verbally committed to the project, but has yet to sign a deal.

Keller was expected to sign with the University of Toledo and had actually verbally committed.

Hannon verbally committed to the University of Tennessee on 10/11/2001.