Maryland football secures commitment from an elite local quarterback

“If you can be great, why not be great at home? Your family is here to support you and watch you,” Washington said on the stream. “If you’re really one of them guys, you’ll be a Terp.”

Washington was named first-team All-Met in each of the past two seasons after starring for Spalding, which is located in Severn, Md. He accounted for 2,288 yards and 27 touchdowns last season as a junior. He has led Spalding to two consecutive Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference titles and participated in this year’s Elite 11 quarterback competition.

Three-star cornerback Jayden Shipps, Washington’s Spalding teammate, joined Washington on the live stream and also committed to Maryland. The Terrapins have landed several Cavaliers in recent years, including three-star linebacker Keyshawn Flowers in the Class of 2024.

247Sports called Washington a “playmaking quarterback that excels as a middle-third passer” and said he “should be viewed as an exciting dual-threat talent that can win at the Power Four level with some seasoning.”

Washington could get early playing time when he joins the Terrapins. Taulia Tagovailoa, the program record-holder in almost all passing categories, is gone and has no clear successor. Maryland’s starter to open the 2024 season will probably be one of Billy Edwards Jr., Cameron Edge or North Carolina State transfer MJ Morris.