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Chancellor High School three-sport standout E.J. Jenkins orally committed to play football at Old Dominion University on Saturday.

The 2015-16 Free Lance-Star boys athlete of the year, who stands 6-foot-6, towered over opponents on the football field, basketball court and the track during the past scholastic season.

As a wide receiver, Jenkins used his speed and strong hands to snag 32 receptions for 682 yards and 11 touchdowns. His soft touch around the rim and leaping ability enabled him to average 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Chargers’ basketball team. And he was also an all-4A-East Region performer in the high jump and triple jump during the outdoor track and field season.

Jenkins’ physical attributes and production on the field earned him Division I football scholarship offers from Delaware, Delaware State, Monmouth (N.J.), Ohio University and ODU. The rising senior said the Monarchs’ campus felt like home and “somewhere I can spend the next four to five years of my life.”

Jenkins said his commitment is firm, although he can’t officially sign a national letter of intent until February. He said he’ll only reconsider if his performance this fall earns him offers from major conference programs like Penn State and Virginia Tech.