This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
By Rachel Lawrence
Brayden Marko, a 6-foot-6 tight end from Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C., committed to Maryland football Saturday via X.
Blessed to say that I have committed to the University of Maryland!!! #GoTerps #freegrandma pic.twitter.com/OpfwjtE37S
— Brayden Marko (@BraydenMarko) May 31, 2025
The 240-pound rising senior was named to the All-WCAC first team last season. He is an unrated recruit, according to 247Sports Composite.
As a Maryland native, Marko was already “super big on Maryland,” according to his interview with 247Sports. After making multiple spring visits, Marko made his decision to become a Terp, saying that “nothing could really compare” to their offer.
“[Getting the offer] was everything I’ve dreamed of after always watching Maryland on TV,” Marko said.
In other news
Baseball shortstop Chris Hacopian plans on entering the transfer portal. Christian Andriolas had the story.
Maryland men’s basketball legend Juan Dixon has been named head coach of the Shell Shock TBT Team.
It is our absolute honor to annouce Juan Dixon will be the Head Coach of @TBTTerps in 2025! Coach Dixon has had a decorated playing and coaching career and we are excited to have him lead our new and improved organization!… pic.twitter.com/zDLvVvPgZn
— Shell Shock TBT (@TBTTerps) May 28, 2025
Maryland wrestler Jaxon Smith came in second place among 86kg athletes at the U23 Nationals.
Shout-out to our own Jaxon Smith, who finished as the Runner-Up in the 86kg U23 Nationals this weekend! Jaxon won five matches overall on his way to the finals.
More: https://t.co/Ux5N24zCDh#TurtlePower x #TFIN pic.twitter.com/eq9p3GEDD5
— Maryland Wrestling (@TerpsWrestling) June 1, 2025
Ten Terps were honored with the M Club Rodman Postgraduate Scholarship to further their education.
Congrats to the 10 Terps awarded the M Club Rodman Postgraduate Scholarships!
Together, they earned $50K to keep crushing it in grad school. @MClub_UMD
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) May 30, 2025