Mike Locksley promised to keep the top talent home when he became Maryland football’s head coach last year. Heading into early National Signing Day, that didn’t seem like it would be the case for the 2020 class.
But he pulled off quite the surprise Wednesday, as five-star wide receiver Rakim Jarrett flipped from LSU to officially sign with Maryland football.
Jarrett is listed as the No. 20 player in the nation and No. 2 wide receiver, per the 247Sports Composite. He is Maryland’s first five-star commit since Damian Prince in 2014.
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