R. J. Maryland Explained

RJ Maryland is an American college football tight end for the SMU Mustangs.

Early life

Maryland attended Carroll Senior High School located in Southlake, Texas. Coming out of high school, Maryland was rated as a three-star recruit where he committed to play college football for the Boston College Eagles.^{[1] [2]} However, Maryland decided to de-commit and flip his commitment to play for the SMU Mustangs.^{[3] [4]}

College career

During Maryland's freshman season in 2022, he notched 28 receptions for 296 yards and two touchdowns.^[5] In the 2023 season, Maryland totaled 54 receptions for 518 yards and seven touchdowns, where for his performance he was named first team all-Conference.^{[6] [7]} In SMU's first game of the 2024 season in week zero, Maryland hauled in eight receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Mustangs to a win over Nevada.^[8] For his performance versus Nevada, Maryland was named the ACC receiver of the week.^[9]

Personal life

Maryland is the son of former NFL defensive lineman Russell Maryland.^{[10] [11]}

External links

• SMU Mustangs bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hoyt . Joseph . Southlake Carroll TE R.J. Maryland commits to Boston College . Dallas News . 28 June 2021 . 8 September 2024.
2. Web site: Gosset . Brian . Southlake Carroll tight end, son of former Dallas Cowboy, commits to Boston College . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . 8 September 2024.
3. Web site: Embody . Billy . BREAKING: Four-star Southlake TE R.J. Maryland commits to SMU on National Signing Day . On3.com . 2 February 2022 . 8 September 2024.
4. Web site: Hoyt . Joseph . Could top signee RJ Maryland be the foundation of Rhett Lashlee's SMU blueprint? . Dallas News . 2 February 2022 . 8 September 2024.
5. Web site: Embody . Billy . R.J. Maryland's tracking to stardom at tight end for SMU . On3.com . 14 August 2023 . 8 September 2024.
6. Web site: Craven . Mike . Lone Star 50: Tight end RJ Maryland headlines SMU passing attack . Dave Campbell's Texas Football . 13 August 2024 . 8 September 2024.
7. Web site: Embody . Billy . RJ Maryland enters SMU-HCU on record watch . On3.com . 8 September 2024.
8. Web site: Assimakopoulos . Lia . TE RJ Maryland proves to be X-factor in SMU's improbable comeback vs. Nevada . Dallas News . 25 August 2024 . 8 September 2024.
9. Web site: SMU's RJ Maryland named ACC Receiver of the Week after huge performance vs. Nevada . Dallas News . 26 August 2024 . 8 September 2024.
10. Web site: Hoyt . Joseph . How RJ Maryland has beefed up physically, sharpened up mentally for SMU's upcoming season . Dallas News . 6 August 2023 . 8 September 2024.
11. Web site: Brewster . Andrew . MSU Football offers 3-star TE RJ Maryland, son of 1991 No. 1 NFL Draft pick . Spartans Wire . 22 February 2021 . 8 September 2024.