Maryland has added its first special teams piece to its 2017 recruiting class, picking up a commitment from North Carolina kicking prospect Jonathan Doerer.
Doerer, who becomes the Terrapins 12th commitment in the class, announced his decision via Twitter on Friday afternoon. The 6-foot-3, 188-pound Doerer plays at South Mecklenberg High School in Charlotte and also reportedly holds offers from Clemson and Army.
Committed to UMD!! I'd like to thank my teammates and coaches for helping me get to this point! #Fearthemovement pic.twitter.com/VcXBz89imu
While Maryland has added a number of four stars on offense and defense in 2017 – including six four-star prospects and seven players with ties to the Washington area – Doerer becomes the first special teamer and is the first commit under new special teams coordinator Pete Lembo.