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COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Head coach Randy Edsall and the University of Maryland football team announced its 2015 recruiting class Wednesday, featuring some of the top young talent from the local and national landscape.
Showcasing nine student-athletes from the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia metropolitan area, Edsall declared the signing of 18 student-athletes, including 17 who signed national letters-of-intent on Wednesday. One signee, Oseh Saine, enrolled at the university for the spring semester.
“I’m thrilled about this group – it’s a great group,” head coach Randy Edsall said. “When you get a chance to meet this group in the summer I think you’ll be very impressed with them and then when you see them on the field I think you’ll be impressed. It’s a great group and we’re happy that they are a part of our family. These kids are great because they’re so humble and they’ve been working and want to continue to work. It’s a great group and one that’s going to be very successful here at the University of Maryland in every phase.”
Edsall and the coaching staff added nine offensive players and eight defensive players, in addition to one specialist. Focused on building from the inside out, the Terps signed eight linemen – three of which are four-star student-athletes.
Included among those linemen are signees Adam McLean, the consensus top-ranked defensive lineman in Maryland, and Quarvez Boulware the top-ranked offensive lineman in Washington, D.C. according to Rivals.
A consensus four-star recruit, McLean garnered numerous accolades as a star defensive lineman at nearby Quince Orchard HS. Ranked the 12th best defensive tackle in the nation according to Rivals, he was a two-time All-Met selection by the Washington Post and earned Under Armour All-American status.
McLean is joined by fellow defensive lineman, Keiron Howard, a native of Fort Washington, Md. The Potomac High School product and Washington Post All-Met honoree racked up 52 tackles and 7.5 sacks as a senior.
Boulware, ranked the third overall player in Washington, D.C., received Washington Post All-Met honors after a standout career on the offensive line at Friendship Collegiate Academy. Donahue helped guide Linganore High School to a 23-3 record over the last two seasons, and earned all-state honors en route to being selected for the Big 33 Game.
Also joining Boulware on the offensive line are highly touted local signees E.J. Donahue and Ellis McKennie, who both garnered all-state honors during their high school careers.
Edsall also added inside linebacker Isaiah Davis, brother of defensive back Sean Davis, to complete his third set of brothers on the current roster (Brandon Ross/Jarrett Ross; Levern Jacobs/Taivon Jacobs). Davis starred on both sides of the ball at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, garnering first team all-state honors.
Maryland further bolstered its offensive skill positions with the signing of wide receivers D.J. Moore and Jahrvis Davenport, in addition to running back Ty Johnson. A Philadelphia, Pa., native, Moore had a phenomenal senior season, totaling 1,012 yards and 16 touchdowns on just 35 receptions, while Davenport is a three-star recruit from Tampa, Fla.
Johnson had a sensational career at Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Md., totaling 4,851 all-purpose yards, 65 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. The 5-10 running back carried the ball for 3,633 rushing yards (14.7 yards/carry) and 43 touchdowns throughout his career.
Bios of each signee are attached.
2015 Maryland Recruiting Class
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.-Elig. Hometown (High School/Previous School)
Quarvez Boulware OL 6-2 280 Fr.-HS Washington, D.C. (Friendship Collegiate Acad.)
Jahrvis Davenport WR 5-10 185 Fr.-HS Tampa, Fla. (Robinson HS)
Isaiah Davis ILB 6-1 210 Fr.-HS Temple Hills, Md. (St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes)
EJ Donahue OL 6-5 320 Fr.-HS Monrovia, Md. (Linganore HS)
Keiron Howard DL 6-4 280 Fr.-HS Fort Washington, Md. (Potomac HS)
Ty Johnson RB 5-10 173 Fr.-HS Cumberland, Md. (Fort Hill HS)
Gus Little ILB 6-3 225 Fr.-HS Fredericksburg, Va. (Massaponax HS)
Will McClain OL 6-5 290 Fr.-HS Middletown, Md. (Middletown HS)
Ellis McKennie OL 6-3 305 Fr.-HS McSherrystown, Pa. (McDonogh School)
Adam McLean DL 6-3 280 Fr.-HS Gaithersburg, Md. (Quince Orchard HS)
D.J. Moore WR 5-10 185 Fr.-HS Philadelphia, Pa. (Imhotep Charter HS)
Nicholas Rubinowicz P 6-3 210 Fr.-HS Wellington, Fla. (American Heritage School)
Oseh Saine DL 6-4 270 Fr.-HS Worcester, Mass. (Worcester Academy/Lincoln)
Darnell Savage, Jr. DB 5-11 160 Fr.-HS Newark, Del. (Caravel Academy)
Gage Shaffer QB 6-7 205 Fr.-HS Short Gap, W. Va. (Frankfort HS)
Mbi Tanyi OLB 6-2 260 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas (George Bush HS)
Brett Zanotto ILB 6-0 210 Fr.-HS Murrysville, Pa. (Franklin Regional HS)
Mason Zimmerman OL 6-5 285 Fr.-HS Whitehouse, Ohio (Anthony Wayne HS)
Pronunciation Guide
Quarvez Boulware – Kwa-vez
Jahrvis Davenport – Jarvis
Keiron Howard – KEY-ron
Nicholas Rubinowicz – Roo-bin-oh-witz
Oseh Saine – O-say sane
Mbi Tanyi – EM-bee TIE-yan
Brett Zanotto – Zuh-NOT-o
2015 University of Maryland Football Signee Bios
Quarvez Boulware
Offensive Lineman
Fr.-HS, 6-2, 280
Washington, D.C. (Friendship Collegiate Academy)
At Friendship Collegiate Academy: A consensus four-star recruit…named the third best player and top offensive lineman in Washington D.C. by Rivals, ESPN and 247 Sports…also ranked as the 15th-best guard in the nation by Rivals…received Washington Post All-Met second team honors…after starting as a tackle, moved to guard for his senior season…coached by Mike Hunter.
Jahrvis Davenport
Wide Receiver
Fr.-HS, 5-10, 185
Tampa, Fla. (Robinson HS)
At Robinson High School: Starred at Robinson High School…two-time first-team All-Western Conference selection…a consensus three star prospect…as a senior, caught 24 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns while only playing in eight games…during his junior campaign, totaled 39 receptions 667 yards and eight touchdowns…coached by Shawn Taylor.
Isaiah Davis
Inside Linebacker
Fr.-HS, 6-1, 210
Temple Hills, Md. (St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School)
At St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School: First team all-state and team captain as senior…named All-IAC as junior and senior…rushed for 1,206 yards and 11 touchdowns during 2014 season as senior…also wrestled at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes, placing seventh at states as a junior…brother of current Maryland football player Sean Davis…coached by Bernard Joseph.
EJ Donahue
Offensive Line
Fr.-HS, 6-5, 320
Monrovia, Md. (Linganore HS)
At Linganore High School: Earned first team All-State and garnered All-Frederick County accolades while helping lead Linganore to a 23-3 combined record as a junior and senior…selected to represent Maryland in the Big 33 Game…ranked as a four-star recruit by Scout and a member of the Scout 300…also ranked as the second-best offensive tackle in the state of Maryland by Scout… an honor roll student…also a member of Linganore’s lacrosse and wrestling teams…coached by Rich Connor.
Keiron Howard
Defensive Line
Fr.-HS, 6-4, 280
Fort Washington, Md. (Potomac HS)
At Potomac High School: Lettered all four years at Potomac High School…racked up 52 tackles, 7.5 sacks and one interception in senior season…received Washington Post All-Met second team honors…named first team All-State… received a nomination for the 2014 US Army All-American game…selected to play in the Crab Bowl…played in the 2014 Offense-Defense All-American game…selected to play for Maryland in the Big 33 Game…a consensus three-star prospect…ranked 13th-best player in state of Maryland by Rivals…also lettered in basketball… coached by Ronnie Crump.
Ty Johnson
Running Back
Fr.-HS, 5-10, 173
Cumberland, Md. (Fort Hill HS)
At Fort Hill High School: A three-year varsity starter on defense, offense and special teams…finished high school career with 4,851 all-purpose yards, 65 touchdowns and 17 interceptions…totaled 3,363 career rushing yards (14.7 yards/carry) and 43 touchdowns…ranked as the number one running back in Maryland by Scout…named 2014 Maryland Consensus All-State…helped lead Fort Hill to a 37-3 record in three seasons, including back-to-back 14-0 state championship seasons as a junior and senior…notched 1,733 rushing yards (14.9 ypc) and 22 touchdowns during senior season…also had 11 receptions for 371 yards and eight touchdowns… on defense, registered 38 tackles, three interceptions and 14 passes broken up during his senior campaign… selected to play for Maryland in the Big 33 Game…coached by Todd Appel.
Gus Little
Inside Linebacker
Fr.-HS, 6-3, 225
Fredericksburg, Va. (Massaponax HS)
At Massaponax High School: Three-time all-conference and all-area linebacker…Max Preps First-Team All-State as junior and senior…named conference’s defensive player of the year in 2014…twice named team captain…amassed 133 tackles, five tackles for loss, five sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior…also tallied 13 receptions for 240 yards (18.5 avg.) and one touchdown in the 2014 season…ranked as a three-star recruit by Scout and Rivals…named the second-best inside linebacker in Virginia by Scout…coached by Eric Ludden.
Will McClain
Offensive Lineman
Fr.-HS, 6-5, 290
Middletown, Md. (Middletown HS)
At Middletown High School: Named first team all-state as a senior…helped lead Middletown to three-consecutive state championship seasons (2011-13)…a consensus three-star recruit… ranked the fourth-best offensive guard in Maryland by Scout…selected to represent Maryland in the Big 33 Game…honor roll student…coached by Kevin Lynott.
Ellis McKennie
Offensive Lineman
Fr.-HS, 6-3, 305
McSherrystown, Pa. (McDonogh School)
At McDonogh School: Helped lead team to back-to-back MIAA Championships during his junior and senior years…selected first-team All-Met by the Washington Post and was a consensus first-team all-state selection…selected to represent Maryland in the Big 33 Game…rated as the second-best guard in Maryland by Scout and the 34th in the nation at his position by Rivals.. a consensus three-star recruit…an eight-time Honor Roll student…received the Ludlum Michaux Leadership Award…also competed in the shot put on the track & field team…coached by Dom D’Amico.
Adam McLean
Defensive Lineman
Fr.-HS, 6-3, 280
Gaithersburg, Md. (Quince Orchard HS)
At Quince Orchard High School: A two-time consensus all-state performer and Under Armour All-American at Quince Orchard HS…named first-team All-Met by The Washington Post in 2013 after finishing the season with 47 tackles and seven sacks during his junior campaign…a consensus four-star recruit…rated the best defensive tackle and number two overall player in the state of Maryland by Rivals…ranked the 12th best defensive tackle and 83rd overall in the nation by ESPN…coached by John Kelley.
D.J. Moore
Wide Receiver
Fr-HS, 5-10, 185
Philadelphia, Pa. (Imhotep Charter HS)
At Imhotep Charter High School: Earned Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State honors while totaling 35 receptions for 1,012 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior…served as a team captain…tallied 39 receptions for 832 yards and 13 touchdowns during junior season…selected to the 2014 Offense-Defense All-American Game and The Big 33 Game…ranked as a four-star recruit and the best wide receiver in the state of Pennsylvania by Scout…a member of the National Honor Society…coached by Albie Crosby.
Nicholas Rubinowicz
Punter
Fr.-HS, 6-3, 210
Wellington, Fla. (American Heritage School)
At American Heritage School: Averaged 44.3 yards per punt as a senior while earning Florida 3A first-team all-state honors…also handled kicking duties at American Heritage School…selected for the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game as a senior…earned second-team all-state honors as a junior… an Honor Roll student and member of the National Honor Society…also member of the Spanish Honor Society and a College Board AP Scholar.
Oseh Saine
Defensive Line
Fr.-HS, 6-4, 270
Worcester, Mass. (Worcester Academy/Lincoln HS)
At Worcester Academy: Spent a post-graduate year at Worcester Academy in 2013… saw action at linebacker and on the defensive line…recorded 26 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks, in just three games…played for Tony Johnson.
At Lincoln High School: Earned All-Rhode Island first-team honors as a senior at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, R.I. in 2012…named Defensive MVP at Lincoln High School played for Dave Waycott.
Darnell Savage, Jr.
Defensive Back
Fr.-HS, 5-11, 160
Newark, Del. (Caravel Academy)
At Caravel Academy: Played offense and defense, earning Delaware All-State honors… helped lead Caravel to the 2013 state championship…posted 1,298 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior…also added 54 tackles…a consensus three-star recruit…rated the second-best player in Delaware by Rivals…an Honor Roll Student and member of the Headmaster’s List…coached by John Reed.
Gage Shaffer
Quarterback
Fr.-HS, 6-7, 205
Short Gap, W. Va. (Frakfort HS)
At Frankfort High School: Started three seasons at Frankfort High School, leading the Falcons to a 30-7 record…finished senior campaign completing 132-of-241 passes for 2,037 yards and 24 touchdowns…earned first-team 2A All-State honors…amassed 48 touchdown passes in high school career…selected to first team all-area team three times…a three-time All-Potomac Valley Conference selection…a consensus three-star recruit…coached by Kevin Whiteman.
Mbi Tanyi
Outside Linebacker
Fr.-HS, 6-2, 260
Houston, Texas (George Bush HS)
At George Bush HS: Named District 23-5A first-team All-District…earned Most Valuable Player honors as a senior while compiling 26 tackles (15 solo), seven tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks…served as a team captain…rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and Scout…coached by Allen Aldridge.
Brett Zanotto
Inside Linebacker
Fr.-HS, 6-0, 210
Murrysville, Pa. (Franklin Regional HS)
At Franklin Regional High School: Named first team all-state, AAA Greater Alleghany County First-Team and all-conference for both offense and defense…as a senior served as a team captain and led defense with 107 tackles, including 11 TFLs…also gained 908 yards on 125 carries (7.3 ypc) and 17 touchdowns on offense… played in the Blue-Grey All American Bowl… broke the Franklin tackle record as a junior with 157…a Honor Roll student…a consensus three-star recruit…also ranked as the second-best inside linebacker in Pennsylvania by Scout…coached by Greg Botta.
Mason Zimmerman
Offensive Lineman
Fr.-HS, 6-5, 285
Whitehouse, Ohio (Anthony Wayne HS)
At Anthony Wayne High School: Named second-team all-state as a senior…two-time recipient of all-district and all-league honors…played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl…a member of the National Honor Society…ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN and Scout…coached by Craig Smith.
2015 University of Maryland Football Recruiting Class Breakdown
BY STATE
MARYLAND/D.C. (8)
• Quarvez Boulware
• Isaiah Davis
• EJ Donahue
• Keiron Howard
• Ty Johnson
• Will McClain
• Ellis McKennie
• Adam McLean
FLORIDA (2)
• Jahrvis Davenport
• Nicholas Rubinowicz
PENNSYLVANIA (2)
• D.J. Moore
• Brett Zanotto
DELAWARE (1)
• Darnell Savage, Jr.
MASSACHUSETTS (1)
• Oseh Saine
OHIO (1)
• Mason Zimmerman
TEXAS (1)
• Mbi Tanyi
VIRGINIA (1)
• Gus Little
WEST VIRGINIA (1)
• Gage Shaffer
INDIVIDUAL HONORS
FOUR-STAR RECRUITS (4)
• Quarvez Boulware (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• EJ Donahue (Scout)
• Adam McLean (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• D.J. Moore (Scout, Rivals)
THREE-STAR RECRUITS (12)
• Jahrvis Davenport (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• Isaiah Davis (ESPN)
• Keiron Howard (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• Ty Johnson (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• Gus Little (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• Will McClain (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• Ellis McKennie (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• Oseh Saine (ESPN)
• Darnell Savage, Jr. (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• Gage Shaffer (ESPN, Scout)
• Brett Zanotto (ESPN, Rivals, Scout)
• Mason Zimmerman (ESPN, Scout)
BLUE-GREY ALL-AMERICAN (1)
• Brett Zanotto
OFFENSE-DEFENSE ALL-AMERICAN (2)
• Keiron Howard
• D.J. Howard
SEMPER FI ALL-AMERICAN (1)
• Mason Zimmerman
UNDER ARMOUR ALL-AMERICANS (1)
• Adam McLean
ALL-STATE HONOREES (15)
• Quarvez Boulware (D.C.)
• Isaiah Davis (Md.)
• EJ Donahue (Va.)
• Keiron Howard (Md.)
• Ty Johnson (Md.)
• Gus Little (Va.)
• Will McClain (Md.)
• Ellis McKennie (Md.)
• Adam McLean (Md.)
• D.J. Moore (Pa.)
• Nicholas Rubinowicz (Fla.)
• Oseh Saine (R.I.)
• Darnell Savage, Jr. (Del.)
• Gage Shaffer (W. Va.)
• Brett Zanotto (Pa.)
• Mason Zimmerman (Ohio)
• Keiron Howard
BY POSITION
OFFENSE (9)
Quarterback (1)
• Gage Shaffer
Running Back (1)
• Ty Johnson
Wide Receiver (2)
• Jahrvis Davenport
• D.J. Moore
Offensive Linemen (5)
• Quarvez Boulware
• EJ Donahue
• Will McClain
• Ellis McKennie
• Mason Zimmerman
DEFENSE (8)
Defensive Linemen (3)
• Keiron Howard
• Adam McLean
• Oseh Saine
Linebacker (4)
• Isaiah Davis
• Gus Little
• Mbi Tanyi
• Brett Zanotto
Defensive Backs (1)
• Darnell Savage, Jr.
SPECIAL TEAMS (1)
Punter (1)
• Nicholas Rubinowicz