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A big, athletic third-year player who is expected to compete for a starting tight-end role ... a promising player who could vie for All-ACC honors ... a preseason fourth team all-league choice by Phil Steele's preview ... ... has good hands ... an improving blocker ... joins Tommy Galt atop the depth chart at the Y position (tight end).
As a Redshirt Freshman (2008): Played in all 13 games, including one start ... made his Maryland debut vs. Delaware (8/30) ... notched his first career reception, an acrobatic 29-yard catch on a pass from QB Chris Turner, during the fourth quarter against MTSU (9/6) ... recorded three catches for 23 yards vs. Cal (9/13) ... made his first career start against Eastern Michigan (9/20) ... had a career-long reception of 32 yards vs. FSU (11/22) ... posted a career-high five receptions for 31 yards vs. Boston College (11/29).
As a Freshman (2007): Redshirt season.
At Lincoln High School: A two-year starter, playing mostly at wide receiver while seeing action at linebacker ... a SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American ... ranked No. 3 nationally among tight ends by PrepStar ... the 24th-ranked wide receiver prospect in the nation by Scouts, Inc. ... ranked No. 2 on SuperPrep's New York 15 ... also the second-ranked overall prospect in the state of New York by Rivals.com .... the No. 8-ranked tight end prospect in the nation by Rivals.com ... selected to play in the 2007 U.S. Army Bowl ... had 18 receptions for 521 yards in just three games as a senior ... season was cut short by a broken foot ... his junior season he recorded 53 catches for 850 yards scoring 11 touchdowns, as well as making 18 tackles and grabbing an interception... earned all-state, all-city and selected to the Brooklyn 44 after his junior season ... posted 21 receptions for 561 yards with two TDs as a sophomore ... also recruited by Miami, North Carolina, Rutgers, Penn State, Florida State and Pittsburgh... coached by Shawn O'Conner.
Personal: Born Dec. 5, 1988 ... mother is Claudette Watson ... undecided on a major ... enrolled in letters and sciences.
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