Linebacker Rahshaun “Shaq” Smith is leaving Clemson’s national championship football program to come home to Maryland.
Smith, who was ranked the No. 1 prospect in Maryland as a high schooler, completed his undergraduate degree in parks, recreation and tourism at Clemson and will be immediately eligible to play for football coach Michael Locksley at the University of Maryland.
Formerly a five-star recruit according to Rivals.com, Smith played at Calvert Hall from 2012-13, St. Frances Academy in 2014 and IMG Academy in Florida in 2015. He was ranked the No. 1 outside linebacker by ESPN and the No.