Toledo inks 16 on early signing day, including three transfers

This was supposed to be a time when Connor Walendzak signed to play baseball at Purdue.

Instead, the standout Perrysburg athlete signed his national letter of intent Wednesday to play football at the University of Toledo.

“To grow up and achieve one of my dreams has been an experience that’s second to none,” said the All-Ohio running back, who sent in his national letter of intent from a family vacation in Turks and Caicos. “To have all the support I’ve had my entire life — my family, my coaches, my teammates, my friends, my trainers — and to have this moment inked in is surreal.”

Walendzak is one of 16 players who signed with Toledo during the early signing period. The Rockets’ class ranks…