Maryland Reaches Out to In-State Linebacker

Archbishop Spalding (MD) outside linebacker Kellan Wyatt enjoys a handful of offers as schools reach out on September 1

Archbishop Spalding (MD) outside linebacker Kellan Wyatt enjoyed the first day that college coaches could reach out as the 6-foot-2, 220-pound prospect enjoyed constant notifications throughout the day. Liberty, Maryland, UMass and Syracuse have extended offers early as two new schools were first to reach out.

“I think it was West Virginia then Temple right after that,” Wyatt told All Terrapins. “I had a lot of schools showing love, sending pictures and messages. They keep in touch and all that so it was good. It was like a holiday in a way, your phone blows up with college coaches. It means you’re obviously doing something right if they’re reaching out to you like that.”

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley and defensive line coach Brian Williams both connected with Wyatt on the phone on September 1 as the Terps hope to land prospects out of Archbishop Spalding in consecutive classes. Wyatt has made his way to College Park prior to his junior season as he’s more than acquainted with the hometown suitor.

“I talked to coach Williams and coach Locksley on September 1. It was good, just telling me to keep in touch and stuff. Nothing has changed. It’s nice talking to those types of coaches because you’ve known them for over a year now so they know what they’re talking about. Just nice to sit back and listen to what they’re saying.”

As Wyatt approaches the next phase of his recruitment, he has enjoyed the early returns with schools along the East Coast. “I’m still young, it’s still early so I just want to learn more about the school environments and the classes and building relationships with the coaches, some of the players, so just taking it all in.”

In the meantime, Wyatt has remained diligent in his offseason workouts with his coaches and Dyanmic Specialized Performance as he maintains his agility with the added size. While Wyatt knows the improved athleticism comes with added reps, he’s fallen in love with the grind as he prepares for his junior season.

“I would say my leadership and IQ just on the team. I really take pride in being one of those type of players that leads the team in the right direction. On the IQ, it happens with time and you don’t get handed IQ. You have to work and build your mind up just like you train for football.