Four-star DeMatha safety Nick Cross signed with Maryland on Tuesday, giving the Terps and first-year coach Mike Locksley a huge late boost in the Class of 2019.
The top-rated player in Maryland, Cross had been committed to Florida State since September but did not sign with the Seminoles during the early or late signing period, reportedly because his parents wanted him elsewhere. Cross also considered Penn State before becoming the Terps’ highest-rated recruit in five years.
Cross’ signing gives Maryland its third four-star recruit in Locksley’s first class and second in the past week.