Class Impact: Minor to Maryland

Maryland's newest commitment, DeMatha offensive lineman Marcus Minor, is a four-star and the No. 38-ranked offensive tackle in the country according to Rivals.

Minor continues the Terps' recent success at DeMatha, becoming the fifth Stag to commit to Maryland off of last year's WCAC championship team.

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With Maryland finally showing signs of quality depth along the offensive line during fall camp, the Terps continue to add top local linemen in the 2017 class. Minor, a four-star, joins local three-stars Johnny Jordan and Jordan McNair, as the Terps' three current offensive lineman commits.

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While Minor is a key addition in the trenches, the Terps are still likely to take another lineman as they continue to search for a prototypical left tackle. McNair is projected as a tackle by the Terps, although he could also end up a guard. Minor is versatile, but projects as a guard at the next level, while Jordan is another interior lineman at center.

A couple of tackle candidates still remaining for the Terps include 6-foot-6, 265-pound three-star Carter Warren as well as 6-foot-6, 270-pound three-star Tyran Hunt. The Terps will also continue to monitor Washington (D.C.) St. John's Rivals100 offensive tackle Calvin Ashley. The 6-foot-8, 311-pounder has recently said he's firmly committed to Auburn, but has visited Maryland's campus multiple times since arriving in the DMV.

With the addition of Minor, the Terps' 2017 recruiting class is once again ranked inside the top 20 nationally. Minor also becomes the The Terps' first commit from DeMatha for 2017 after landing four players from the WCAC powerhouse in the 2016 class. And Maryland is hopeful they aren't done at DeMatha, as Rivals100 running back Anthony McFarland remains in the Terps' sights.

Despite being listed as an offensive tackle, Minor has the makings of a top interior lineman at the next level with the possibility of sliding to the outside.

Minor has quick feet and a strong upper body, allowing him to fire out of his stance. That same quickness along with his athleticism also make him a prime candidate to become very good pulling from the guard spot, something he could be asked to do frequently in Walt Bell's offense.

As quick as he is out of his stance with good footwork, Minor needs to get stronger with his initial punch off the ball and needs to work on his hand technique.

For now, Minor is a road-grader interior offensive lineman who's excellent footwork and 6-foot-4, 285-pound frame give him the versatility to also play at the tackle spot if needed.

Adding depth along the offensive line has been a focus for Maryland and the addition of Minor certainly helps in that department. Terps freshman Terrance Davis, another four-star guard out of DeMatha, has received high praise from Maryland coaches during his first fall camp. In fact, the DeMatha duo could be Maryland's starting guard tandem of the future.

The Terps are set to lose starting left tackle Michael Dunn and former walk-on guard Maurice Shelton to graduation. Derwin Gray is likely to step into the vacant left tackle spot, but a number of players should compete for the right guard spot, including Mike Minter, Quarvez Boulware, EJ Donahue and Terrance Davis.

With the number of quality interior offensive linemen already on the roster, Minor is likely to redshirt his first year in the program, allowing him to get stronger and to work on his technique. In his second year, Minor should compete for a spot in the Terps' two-deep with a chance to start at the guard spot opposite his former DeMatha teammate Terrance Davis by the time he's a junior.