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Measurements
- Height:6'4
- Weight:210 LBS
Schools of Interest
Boston College Eagles (offered)
Colorado Buffaloes (offered)
Houston Cougars (offered)
Miami Hurricanes (offered)
Michigan State Spartans (offered)
Ole Miss Rebels (offered)
SMU Mustangs (offered)
Tennessee Volunteers (offered)
Utah Utes (offered)
Wisconsin Badgers (offered)
RJ Maryland
DCTF Star Rating
Tight End
Southlake Carroll Dragons, Class of 2022
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:NR
- Position Rank:#5
A big-bodied pass catcher, Maryland is the son of former Dallas Cowboy Russell Maryland. With his size, body control, and leaping ability, RJ has created his own name as an athletic mismatch for Southlake opponents.
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