RJ Maryland News, Rumors, Updates - SMU Mustangs

Ready to roll Maryland will be active for Saturday's game against Boston College.

Impact Maryland was upgraded to probable on Friday and now is officially good to go. He had a season-low six receiving yards last week against Miami and will look to get more involved in the passing attack Saturday.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped to probable Maryland (undisclosed) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's game against Boston College.

Impact Maryland is trending in the right direction to be available for this Week 11 matchup. The Mustangs have recovered several key players for this matchup, and having Maryland available would give quarterback Kevin Jennings another reliable pass-catching threat. Maryland has tallied 20 receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns across nine games this season.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Week 11 Maryland (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Boston College.

Impact Maryland, who carried an injury designation before ultimately playing last week against Miami, remains questionable for the Mustangs in Week 11. The 6-foot-4 senior, who has tallied 20 receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns across nine games this season, will continue to have his status monitored throughout the week.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Maryland is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Miami.

Impact Maryland, who was listed as probable heading into Saturday, will unsurprisingly be available versus Miami. He's garnered at least four targets in each of the last four games, so he figures to be involved versus the Hurricanes.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Designated as probable Maryland (undisclosed) has been listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against Miami.

Impact Maryland, who has yet to miss a game this season, has popped up on SMU's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Hurricanes. The 6-foot-4 senior has put together a respectable season during his fourth year with the program, tallying 19 receptions for 218 yards and two touchdowns on the year. Maryland's status will continue to be monitored leading up to kickoff.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Finds endzone in Week 6 Maryland reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-18 win against Syracuse.

Impact Maryland tied his season high in receptions and set a new high in receiving yards. The senior tight end reeled in his second touchdown pass in the last three weeks. He's caught 12 of 15 targets for 116 yards in five games this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Kevin Jennings passed for 285 yards and a career-high four touchdowns as SMU beat Syracuse 31-18 in the Mustangs’ ACC opener

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Available to play Saturday Maryland (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Maryland landed on the injury report Thursday, but it seems the injury was minor, so he'll be ready to go this weekend. Maryland has caught nine passes for 76 yards and one touchdown through four games this season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday Maryland (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game versus Syracuse, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Maryland popped up on the injury report Thursday with an undisclosed injury, but he should be good to go as he's considered probable. He's caught nine passes for 76 yards and one touchdown through four games this season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday Maryland (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game versus Syracuse, per the ACC availability report.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Kevin Jennings threw for 281 yards and a touchdown as SMU rallied to a 28-10 win over Missouri State

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Available in Week 1 Maryland (knee) logged action in the Week 1 matchup against Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact Maryland recorded two quick catches in the game against Texas A&M-Commerce, and those were his first two catches since his ACL injury in October last year. He's expected to be a regular presence in the passing game as long as he stays healthy this season.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starting at wideout Maryland (knee) is listed as a co-starter at wide receiver for SMU ahead of its opener against East Texas A&M, per On3.com.

Impact This is an interesting designation for Maryland considering he's listed as a tight end. However, it appears the Mustangs plan to play both Maryland and the officially listed starting tight end Matthew Hibner simultaneously. Maryland is one of the best receiving threats at tight end in the country, so it tracks that SMU wants to get him as many looks in the passing game as possible. Expect a big season for Maryland in 2025, regardless of what position he's listed at on the depth chart. It's also worth noting that he isn't 100 percent for the opener yet, as he's still dealing with a knee injury that's limited him throughout fall camp.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Sheds red jersey Saturday Maryland (knee) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Saturday's practice, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Maryland, who has spent most of the offseason recovering from a season-ending knee injury, was able to shed his red non-contact jersey during Saturday's team practice. The 6-foot-4 senior tight end, who recorded 24 receptions for 359 yards and four touchdowns across seven games during the 2024-25 season, continues to progress well through fall camp. Maryland's status will be worth monitoring as the Mustangs gear up for a Week 1 matchup with Texas A&M-Commerce.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Runs routes, still no contact Maryland (knee) ran full-speed routes Wednesday but is still not cleared for contact, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact SMU's fall camp is underway, and there are promising signs from Maryland. The tight end running full-speed routes indicates his knee is perfectly fine for movement. But still not ready for the full wear and tear, Maryland remains questionable for SMU's season opener, currently scheduled for Aug. 30 against Texas A&M-Commerce.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to be ready for opener Maryland (knee) is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery and expected to be a limited participant early in fall camp with the hope he'll be ready for the opener, per the Dal...

Impact Maryland was lost for the season in November after getting off to a good start and showing a good rapport with quarterback Kevin Jennings. The tight end reeled in 24 catches for 359 yards and four touchdowns last fall and is to be the top option at the position once again, assuming he's healthy enough to give it a go. However, it remains to be seen if he'll be in top form even if he's ready to roll once the season fires up.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Should be good for fall camp Maryland (knee) is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery and expected to be a full participant in fall camp, per the Dallas Morning News.

Impact Maryland was lost for the season in November after getting off to a good start and showing a good rapport with quarterback Kevin Jennings. The tight end reeled in 24 catches for 359 yards and four touchdowns last fall, and is now slated to be the top option at the position once again. This is obviously good news for head coach Rhett Lashlee and his offense, as one of his key pieces is set to return.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will SMU tight end RJ Maryland be available for season opener? Rhett Lashlee provided an update on the star tight end and other injured players.

JULY 22 • DALLASNEWS.COM

SMU star TE RJ Maryland (knee) will miss rest of season SMU standout tight end RJ Maryland is done for the season after sustaining a torn ACL in his right knee during last weekend’s 40-10 rout of...

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

SMU tight end RJ Maryland out for remainder of 2024 season with knee injury SMU tight end RJ Maryland is out for the year with a knee injury.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Out for remainder of 2024 Maryland is out for the remainder of SMU's 2024 season due to a knee injury, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Maryland suffered "a violent hit on his right knee" during the third quarter of SMU's 40-10 win Saturday at Stanford. The team announced his status a day after receiving the news. Maryland will finish 2024 with 24 receptions for 359 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores fourth TD of 2024 Maryland posted two receptions (on five targets) for 55 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-10 victory versus Stanford.

Impact Maryland only caught two passes, but he found the end zone for the fourth time this fall. The tight end has been streaky, but he's now seen at least four targets in three straight games. That would indicate this offense, and quarterback Kevin Jennings, is making a concerted effort to get him the football.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another productive outing Maryland had six receptions (on seven targets) for 83 yards during Saturday's 34-27 victory against Louisville.

Impact Last week, it was Maryland's two touchdowns that made him a viable fantasy play. Against Louisville, it was his involvement and efficiency (six grabs on seven targets) that fueled his day. The tight end has a good rapport with quarterback Kevin Jennings, who himself appears to only be improving week in and week out. Maryland has had some dud performances this season, but he'll remain one of the Mustangs' top receiving options moving forward.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in win Maryland recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 30 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-16 win versus Florida State.

Impact Maryland hadn't logged a palatable fantasy outing since his Week 0 explosion, but the tight end finally found the end zone once again in Week 5. His four targets were also the most he's seen since the opener, and if Maryland's increased production coincides with quarterback Kevin Jennings' increased production - both played very well against FSU - the tight end could be in line for better numbers as the season wears on.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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