Maryland's first Junior Day of the 2016 recruiting cycle took place Saturday despite inclement weather in the area, and the early reports from Twitter are positive. We've rounded up pictures and reactions from prospects who were there below.
Four-star Bullis quarterback Dwayne Haskins and three-star Landon linebacker Keith Simms were among the most noteworthy visitors. Maryland is battling a number of national and regional powers for Haskins (including Ohio State, LSU and Penn State), while Stanford is the main competition for Simms.
Bro & I at UMD today. #terpnation @basedkeith pic.twitter.com/7ncN4tLFM2
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) February 21, 2015
Simms brought Landon teammates Jake Wright and Mark Ebo on the visit.
THE MOVEMENT‼️ pic.twitter.com/AYlISc0g3u
— keith (@basedkeith) February 21, 2015
Haskins' Bullis teammate Zack Hawkins, a 6'2, 185-pound wide receiver, was also in College Park.
Had a great time at UMD today. Loved the coaching staff and got a chance to see my NJ boys #GoTerps #DMVtoUMD pic.twitter.com/8fBUCjNEXZ
— Zack (@zackhawkins13) February 21, 2015
Three-star Wilson running back Abdul Adams and Bishop McNamara athlete Ramar Williams were also in town. Adams has offers from Michigan State, Notre Dame, Georgia and Rutgers, among others.
#DMV movement #MarylandPride #GoTerps @Abdul_Adams7 pic.twitter.com/9IhA3QCtsG
— RDUB (@Goldenn__Boy) February 21, 2015
Four-star Rutgers and Ohio State quarterback target Jarrett Guarantano, who seems poised for inter-division battles with Haskins no matter where they end up, was not in College Park but chimed in just the same.
Feel like every D1 football player from Jersey was at Maryland Junior Day
— Jarrett Guarantano (@Guarantano18) February 21, 2015
New Jersey wide receiver Gene Coleman was one of a number of Bergen Catholic prospects in College Park. He holds an offer from Syracuse. Defensive end Sal Mauro and cornerback Emmanuel Appiah also made the trip.
Great visit at Maryland today, also got to see my brother Zj! #UMD #Terps pic.twitter.com/W3AznBzMns
— Gene Coleman II (@KingCole9_) February 21, 2015
Maryland junior day with coach Edsall !! #terps #collegepark pic.twitter.com/kwDM6n92iw
— sally boy (@sallmauroo) February 21, 2015
UMD pic.twitter.com/lajtcDwkSj
— Emmanuel Appiah (@Apemmanuel) February 21, 2015
Another New Jersey prospect stopped by -- 6'5, 280-pound Middletown offensive tackle Thomas Lopez.
I had a fun visit at Maryland today #Terps
— Thomas Lopez (@Tlopez732) February 21, 2015
Three-star New Jersey linebacker Solomon Manning:
#Terps pic.twitter.com/MTXPugsJ7F
— Solomon Manning (@Alwayss_Winning) February 21, 2015
St. John's College (D.C.) defensive tackle Savohn Hunt stands at 6'0 and 290 pounds, and claims an offer from St. Francis (PA).
Maryland Visit Went Well #DMVtoUMD #StayHomeMovement @ChadWilt @RivalsFriedman @Coachlocks pic.twitter.com/4nv21u9uOY
— NHOVAS (@iiamthefuturee) February 21, 2015
New Jersey wide receiver KJ Gray holds offers from Connecticut and Rutgers.
Had a blast in College Park pic.twitter.com/j6BEvzdJEf
— numba5⃣ (@CampaignKJG_5) February 21, 2015
Walter Johnson quarterback Kedar Rollins was in attendance.
Great Visit Today At The University Of Maryland #terpnation #upnext pic.twitter.com/EnHrfD6Zb1
— Number 5 (@KedarRollins) February 21, 2015
Two-star Don Bosco (N.J.) defensive end Brandon Simon, who has an offer from Army.
Maryland visit was excellent #Terps pic.twitter.com/K2e0jrf4fG
— Buwop (@Brandon_Simon_) February 22, 2015
St. Joseph Regional (N.J.) defensive tackle Ibn Foster.
Maryland visit was Great ! ⚫️
— Ibbb6⃣6⃣ (@IbnFoster62) February 21, 2015
Three-star Bishop O'Connell (Va.) offensive tackle Jay Jay McCargo, who has offers from Clemson, Tennessee, Auburn, North Carolina and Penn State, among others.
I had a great time at the University of Maryland's Junior Day today!
— Jay Jay McCargo (@jjmccargo72) February 22, 2015
West Philadelphia Catholic prospects Josh Holsopple and Amir Postley.
Had a Nice visit up #Maryland with my guy @wcburr14 .. Enjoying the atmosphere #9 #MarylandPride pic.twitter.com/lMGmaqU5gB
— Amir Postley (@APostley9) February 22, 2015
Two-star Don Bosco (N.J.) linebacker prospect Julian Conover was there as well.
Great Visit at UMD ! #terps pic.twitter.com/juA9iIr6T8
— Julian Conover (@_jaysosuave) February 21, 2015
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One younger player made the trip as well -- De Paul Catholic (N.J.) quarterback Shelton Applewhite, a rising sophomore in high school.