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[BSLZackKiesel]

BSL: 2019 Recruiting Preview - Offense

 

In this article, I take a very early look at the team's top recruiting targets for 2019 on the offensive side of the ball, which includes a high school junior who is 6'7" and weighs over 375 pounds.

[BSLZackKiesel]

BSL: 2019 Recruiting Preview - Defense

 

After looking at the early offensive big board a few weeks ago, I take a look at the defensive side of the ball today. This list features the Terps' top overall target for 2019, 4-star LB Shane Lee from Baltimore.

[BSLZackKiesel]

I've developed a 2019 Recruiting Big Board to track this year's recruiting cycle. It's viewable on Google Sheets via the link below. There are tabs for Offense and Defense, and I'll be updating this continuously throughout the next year. Check it out, and let me know if there's any additional information you'd like to see on it.

 

2019 Maryland Football Recruiting Big Board

[BSLZackKiesel]

3-star ATH Lavonte Gater commits to Maryland and becomes the first member of the 2019 class. He's a 5'11" 170-pound WR/CB from Ballou HS (Washington, DC). Had other offers from Rutgers, Temple, Toledo, Old Dominion, and Howard. Was recruited by Aazaar Abdul-Rahim.

 

Ranked as the 87th-best ATH in the country, and the 6th-best player from DC. Looks like he'll play CB for the Terps.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Big Board has been updated to reflect the latest player rankings, and some additional targets. A number of the Terps' RB targets jumped pretty high in the rankings, and a couple gained an extra star.

 

The coaching staff is working hard on the recruiting trail, trying to make a late push before spring practice begins early next month. They're going after a few of their top local WR targets pretty hard (Hellams, Hazel, Hart) as well as two of their defensive targets from the Tidewater area (Smiley, Land). As you'd expect, Aazaar Abdul-Rahim and Chris Beatty are leading these efforts.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Testudo Times: What Maryland football’s recruiting big board looks like early in the 2019 cycle
https://www.testudot...targets-preview

[BSLChrisStoner]

IMS: Breaking: Kam Blount Commits to Maryland
https://maryland.247...rylandTerrapins

[BSLZackKiesel]

Big Board has been updated to reflect Blount's commitment and a few additional targets.

[BSLZackKiesel]

InsideMDSports: Maryland Lands Florida Receiver Ahmarean Brown

 

3-star slot receiver from the Tampa area. Excellent speed. Had offers from Alabama, Michigan, Michigan State, and Virginia Tech, among others.

[BSLChrisStoner]

IMS: Breaking: Maryland Receives Fourth 2019 Commit

https://maryland.247...rylandTerrapins

[BSLChrisStoner]

IMS: Four-Star Land Commits to Maryland, Breaks Down Decision
https://maryland.247...rylandTerrapins

[Mike B]

IMS: Four-Star Land Commits to Maryland, Breaks Down Decision
https://maryland.247...rylandTerrapins

It is always an impressive get, when Maryland wins over schools like Auburn and Va. Tech.

[Mackus]

It is always an impressive get, when Maryland wins over schools like Auburn and Va. Tech.

Haven't won anything yet. Football commitments are pretty meaningless this far away from signing day.

[BSLMikeLowe]

IMS: Four-Star Land Commits to Maryland, Breaks Down Decision
https://maryland.247...rylandTerrapins

 

At just 5'8" he doesn't fit the typical Durkin mold for a CB. DJ definitely prefers more length at the position. Probably means Land is a special enough talent to make an exception.

[bnickle]

It is always an impressive SIGNING, when Maryland wins over schools like Auburn and Va. Tech.

Fixed

[BSLMikeLowe]

Testudo Times: 2019 QB David Summers commits to Maryland

 

Unrated on the 24x7 composite so far. Sounds like he's strictly a Matt Canada selection. Based on his highlight video...

 

Strengths:

 

- Has some mobility in the pocket

 

- Accuracy, particularly while he's on the move.

 

- Quick release that should be consistent for him in college

 

Weaknesses:

 

- Doesn't look like he could be any sort of dual-threat

 

- Arm strength doesn't impress

 

- He seems to lock in on his first read (might be a product of lesser competition in CT, but he's going to have to be able to get through progressions in the Big Ten)

[BSLChrisStoner]

IMS: Four-Star Receiver Releases Top Seven
https://maryland.247...Seven-118593198

[BSLZackKiesel]

Testudo Times: 2019 QB David Summers commits to Maryland

 

Unrated on the 24x7 composite so far. Sounds like he's strictly a Matt Canada selection. Based on his highlight video...

 

Strengths:

 

- Has some mobility in the pocket

 

- Accuracy, particularly while he's on the move.

 

- Quick release that should be consistent for him in college

 

Weaknesses:

 

- Doesn't look like he could be any sort of dual-threat

 

- Arm strength doesn't impress

 

- He seems to lock in on his first read (might be a product of lesser competition in CT, but he's going to have to be able to get through progressions in the Big Ten)

He's now officially been rated a 3-star, and the #24 Pro-Style QB in the country by 247Sports.

[BSLZackKiesel]

InsideMDSports: Banks Stays Home, Commits to Maryland

 

Terps land a CB from Edgewood, not yet ranked.

[BSLChrisStoner]

IMS: Deshawn Holt Commits to Maryland
https://maryland.247...rylandTerrapins