Maryland kept a prized local target home.
Myles McAfee, a four-star wide receiver in the Class of 2027 and one of the top 10 recruits in Maryland, verbally committed to the Terrapins after narrowing his choices to Maryland, Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech. He had drawn interest from more than 20 FBS programs, but after official visits to all three schools over the past several weeks, he landed on staying close to home with the Terps.
For Mike Locksley’s staff, it’s another major win in the DMV. McAfee is now the highest-rated offensive player in Maryland’s Class of 2027, and the Terps beat out a heavyweight list of suitors that included James Franklin, Marcus Freeman, Curt Cignetti, Ryan Day, and others to keep one of the state’s most talked-about prospects in College Park.
McAfee also got a public nod from former Maryland wide receiver and two-time Super Bowl Champion Torrey Smith, who posted: “You had the toughest year of your life but never folded. 1 of NONE! Back at it!
Proud of you! @MylesScrap Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. - James 1:2-3 pic.twitter.com/ASVZJrJkHc”
On the field, McAfee put together a strong 2024 season at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, MD, finishing with 54 catches, 651 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 2025 season never got going, though, after a leg injury in the opening game sidelined him for his entire junior year, as Smith referenced in his message.
There’s also a built-in connection between Archbishop Spalding and Maryland’s program. Quarterback Malik Washington is an alum, and new tight ends coach Kyle Schmidt spent the previous 13 years as head coach of the Cavaliers before returning to College Park.
That familiarity could matter down the road. There’s a real possibility McAfee ends up working alongside Washington and Schmidt in the fall of 2027, with McAfee now sitting at the front of a class that continues to gain momentum.
He’s the second four-star addition in Maryland’s Class of 2027, joining Virginia corner Kenaz Sullivan. Overall, the Terps now have 20 verbal commitments, including six from the DMV and three apiece from Texas and Florida.
According to 247 Sports, Maryland’s class is currently ranked 37th nationally and 12th in the Big Ten.
McAfee also looks like a player who could push for early snaps once he gets to College Park. Maryland’s receiver room includes Chris Durr Jr. and Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding, both with two years of eligibility left, while expected third target Kaleb Webb is entering his final season of college football.
With the transfer portal making roster turnover hard to predict, there appears to be at least one opening McAfee can compete for right away.
For Maryland, though, the bigger message is clear: the Terps continue to hold onto top local talent, adding McAfee to a list that already includes Washington and current rookie edge rusher Zion Elee.
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