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After signing 22 members to its 2018 class during the early signing period, Maryland football won’t do much when the traditional National Signing Day kicks off on Wednesday morning. One of the few things on DJ Durkin’s checklist will be watching the commitment of four-star cornerback Ken Montgomery.
The Tampa, Florida, native will decide between Maryland, Nebraska and Louisville on Feb. 7 at 9:40 a.m. ET during a ceremony at his high school.
I will be announcing my Decision Wednesday 9:40AM @Hillsborough High School ❗️ pic.twitter.com/AvNNqbHax8
— Ken (@KenKensmiley5) February 6, 2018
Montgomery became a priority for the Terps’ staff once four-star Noah Boykin decommitted on Jan. 24. Durkin had the 6’1 corner in College Park two days later for an official visit. Montgomery also visited Louisville on Dec. 2 and took his final official to Nebraska on Feb. 2.
Montgomery’s the No. 33 corner in the class, according to 247Sports Composite, and would complete a class that currently sits at No. 26 in the nation. The Terps currently only have one cornerback signed in three-star Vincent Flythe. With JC Jackson heading off to the draft, Montgomery would help bolster the position. A commitment would also give Durkin a second commit from Florida, one of his favorite recruiting hubs.
After Boykin and tight end Maleak Bryant, Maryland’s only commits to sit out the early signing period, both decommitted, it’s expected to be a slow National Signing Day in College Park. However, if the Terps are able to secure a commitment from Montgomery, that would make for a successful day.
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