Names to Know in 2022 Class: New Jersey
Maryland doesn’t hold a commitment from New Jersey in the 2021 cycle but reeled in a pair in the 2020 cycle in Nick DeGennaro and Tarheeb Still, and heading into 2022, the Terps have already offered double-digit as they’ve built an extensive target list.
Starting at quarterback, Maryland joined the mix for Devin Kargman out of Woodrow Wilson as the teammate of Maryland commit Amari Clark holds a double-digit offer sheet. Kargman, the younger brother of Western Michigan quarterback Nick Kargman, is one of a handful of early quarterback targets for Scottie Montgomery but the Terps also reconfirmed their extended offer to Timber Creek quarterback Donovan Leary, younger brother of NC State quarterback Devin Leary.
Maryland jumped in early for St. Augustine Prep running back Kanye Udoh as position coach Elijah Brooks and area recruiter Henry Baker are leading the charge for the Terps. Udoh is familiar with in-state Rutgers with former teammates in the Scarlet Knights’ program but taking in his own recruitment will determine his next steps.
The Terps kicked off their 2022 class when Woodrow Wilson running back Amari Clark announced his decision earlier this month. Clark camped for Maryland last year and connected with the coaching staff, including head coach Mike Locksley, as he turns into recruiter now starting with Camden linebacker Nyair Graham. Raines wide receiver Kareem Burke holds 13 verbal offers but the Florida native has his Miami offer high on his list.
Hun School OT Jacob Allen continues to sit among the most coveted tackles along the East coast as Alabama, Auburn, Florida, LSU and Michigan represent a handful of his elite offer sheet. The Terps joined the mix for Allen during their pursuit of 2021 swing guard Kevin Wigenton to give the Maryland staff more familiarity heading into September 1. Hudson Catholic OT Taj White made the move to New Jersey heading into eighth grade as the physical, athletic lineman made the gradual ascension in the trenches. White has previously stated in interviews he’s familiar with in-state Rutgers and played youth football with transfer receiver Aron Cruickshank. Maryland was among the first Power Five schools to join the mix as they hope to get him on campus once visits resume.
Maryland was in early for Timber Creek defensive end Jihaad Campbell as his stock continues to rise after Michigan State, Oregon, Penn State and Tennessee jumped in within the last two weeks as Clemson offered earlier in the month. Offensive line coach John Reagan helped the Terps uncover DePaul Catholic defensive end Q’yaeir Price, while Irvington defensive tackle Justin Evans-Jenkins camped last summer for the Terps.
Amari Clark shed light that Camden outside linebacker Nyair Graham is among his targets to bring with him to College Park as Graham tweeted he will commit next summer. Lead recruiter Henry Baker could help the Terps reel in a difference-maker at linebacker as Graham is high on the Terps early alongside Syracuse, while Penns Grove inside linebacker Zion Cheeks tallied nine sacks during his sophomore season.
Bergen Catholic CB Jaeden Gould sits among the top cornerbacks nationally as Michigan makes their move on the next New Jersey standout, while St. Peters Prep has a stout secondary with cornerback Avery Powell and safety Christian LeBrun manning the backline. St. Joseph’s Prep cornerback Keenan Nelson already holds a national offer sheet while Williamstown ATH Keon Sabb sits among the top prospects across the country regardless of position as he approaches thirty verbal offers ahead of September 1.
