Published Dec 13, 2022
Rakim Jarrett to forgo bowl game, declare for NFL Draft
Scott Greene  •  TerrapinSportsReport
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Maryland junior wide receiver Rakim Jarrett will forgo the Terps' upcoming bowl game and officially enter his name into the 2023 NFL Draft, he announced Tuesday.

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Jarrett's decision doesn't come as much of a surprise, as It was widely expected that he would skip the Terps' upcoming appearance in the Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, where they will play former ACC foe NC State.

A former Rivals five-star, Jarrett initially committed to LSU, flipping to Maryland on signing day. The No. 19-ranked player overall in the 2019 recruiting class, Jarrett is the highest-ranked player to suit up for the Terps since Mike Locksley took over as head coach.

Jarrett earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a true freshman in 2020 following a COVID shortened season. He had perhaps the best performance of his Maryland career as a freshman, hauling in five catches for 144 yards and a pair of first-quarter touchdowns in the Terps' win over Penn State in Happy Valley.

As a sophomore, Jarrett started all 13 games, leading the Terps in receptions (62), receiving yards (829) and receiving touchdowns (5), again earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors.

This season, Jarrett tied for the team lead in receptions (40) while finishing with 471 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns, despite missing the regular-season finale versus Rutgers. He was once again named honorable mention All-Big Ten.

Jarrett finishes his Terps career 10th all-time in program history in receiving touchdowns (10), 11th in career receptions (119) and 13th in career reception yards (1,552).

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