Player Dossier

2022-2025

SMU

R.J. Maryland

TE • 6'4" • 240 lbs • Southlake, TX, USA

Vertical playmakerExplosive finisher

R.J. Maryland reads as a vertical playmaker based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

Usage / Role

14%

Rotational offensive role

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Impact Production

29

Developing production for a tight end

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Reliability

22

Sporadic game-to-game production

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Star Power

44

Limited ceiling signals so far

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Career Arc

Value trend by season

Best season by Season Value: 2023 Regular Season · SMU

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Snapshot

Career Teams
1
Unique Seasons
4
Program Path
SMU
Peak Game
Peak game by takeover score: Nevada

Player Story

R.J. Maryland built his college career from 2022 through 2025 as a tight end from Southlake, TX wearing No. 82, spending time with SMU. The clearest part of R.J. Maryland's career was his receiving role: 113 catches,...

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4★

Recruit Profile

Class 2022 · Rating 0.8978

Southlake Carroll · Southlake, TX

Committed To
SMU
Commit Date
Jan 1, 2022

R.J. Maryland, TE. Best season Best season by Season Value: 2023 Regular Season · SMU. R.J. Maryland reads as a vertical playmaker based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

Quick Answers

R.J. Maryland quick answers

Latest team and position
SMU · TE
Career Receiving Yards
1,495
Tracked sample
4 unique seasons · 5 entries · 42 games
Best season
2023 Regular Season · SMU
Top game
Nevada
Recruit profile
4-star · Southlake Carroll · SMU
High school pipeline
Southlake Carroll · 73 FBS recruits · 3 drafted players
Latest roster
No. 82 · Senior
2025 Receiving yards rank
322 receiving yards · TE 61st (top 13%) · ACC 53rd (top 19%) · National 412th (top 19%)

R.J. Maryland played TE for SMU. Across 4 tracked seasons, R.J. Maryland recorded 1,495 receiving yards, 1 tackles, and 19 touchdowns. His top tracked season came in 2023 with SMU.

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