RJ Maryland

Before he suffered a season-ending knee injury in October last year, Maryland was in the midst of an excellent season as the Mustangs' top tight end. He reeled in 24 balls for 359 yards and four scores across seven games and also demonstrated a knack for the occasional big play. Notably, he'd also clearly emerged as a top option for new starting quarterback Kevin Jennings. Maryland's status is still worth monitoring leading up to Week 1, but the upside is certainly there for the star tight end. What's more, the Mustangs' passing offense should only improve in the second year with Jennings under center. And given that SMU loses three of its top four receivers from last fall, there's no shortage of opportunities for Maryland to be a productive pass-catcher week in and week out. Read Past Outlooks