​East High School senior Terrel Karim Jr. is staying in state for college.Karim has committed to play college football at Bowling Green State University. He played linebacker, defensive end, tight end and wide receiver last year for East.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKarim, who is a 6-2, 195-pound senior, was a Division III honorable mention All-Ohioan last season.Watch Ohio High School Football Live on NFHS Network all yearEast linebacker Terrel Karim Jr (3) tackles Ellet wide receiver Trey Carter as Jon Jeffries (7) also closes in during the first half, Sept. 26, 2025.Karim helped guide the Dragons to a City Series title in 2025, as they went 10-3 and won two playoff games. He made 31 tackles last season with 16 coming for loss.Karim chose the Falcons over Kent State and four other Division I offers.Akron Beacon Journal sports writer Michael Beaven can be reached by email at mbeaven@thebeaconjournal and is on Twitter at @MBeavenABJ.This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: East High School football’s Terrel Karim Jr. commits to Bowling Green