SMU Mustangs–No. 82 | |
---|---|
Position | Tight end |
Class | Junior |
Personal information | |
Born: | July 9, 2004 |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight | 237 lb (108 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
|
High school | Carroll Senior (Southlake, Texas) |
Career highlights and awards | |
RJ Maryland (born July 9, 2004) is an American college football tight end for the SMU Mustangs.
Maryland attended Carroll Senior High School in Southlake, Texas. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Boston College Eagles. [1] However, Maryland later flipped his commitment to play for the SMU Mustangs. [2]
As a freshman in 2022, Maryland notched 28 receptions for 296 yards and two touchdowns. [3] In 2023, he totaled 54 receptions for 518 yards and seven touchdowns, earning first-team all-American Athletic Conference (AAC) honors. [4] [5] In the 2024 season opener, Maryland hauled in eight receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown in a win over Nevada, [6] garnering ACC receiver of the week honors. [7]
Maryland is the son of former NFL defensive lineman Russell Maryland. [8]