RJ Maryland

HISTORY — From College Profile

Sophomore (2023): Started in all 14 games… recorded team’s second most receptions (34), reception yards (518) and reception yards per game (37) … averaged 15.24 YPC… tied for team’s most reception TDs with seven … had season highs of five receptions twice (Louisiana Tech, at Tulane) and 95 reception yards (Tulsa) … posted five games with at least 50 yards receiving … seven receiving touchdowns tied for most in the country by a tight end … AWARDS: Preseason: Athlon Sports Preseason All-AAC Second-Team… College Football Network Preseason All-AAC Second Team ... DCTF All-Texas Second Team Offense… Phil Steele Preseason Third Team All-AAC. Postseason: All-AAC First Team ... DCTF All-Texas Second Team.

Freshman (2022): Played in all 13 games, making six starts... Registered 28 receptions for 296 yards and six TDs... TD total was the second most in a single season for a Mustang tight end... AWARDS: CFN Freshman All-America Honorable Mention.

HIGH SCHOOL

A four-star recruit by 247 Sports and Rivals and a three-star by ESPN… Ranked as the No. 17 tight end in the nation according to 247 Sports and No. 18 in the Composite Rankings… Registered 65 catches for over 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior… Named District 4-6A Co-Offensive Player of the Year and helped Southlake Carroll to the 6A D-1 Semifinals… Had 13 TDs as a junior, helping lead Southlake Carroll to the State title game… Was a unanimous first-team all-district selection… Also ran track… Chose SMU over offers from Boston College, Miami, Houston, Liberty, Louisiana Tech, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Purdue, Tulane, UCF and Wisconsin among others.