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Signing day shocker: 5-star WR Rakim Jarrett flips from LSU to Maryland

One of the biggest surprises of National Signing Day came in the form of a massive recruiting win for Mike Locksley and the University of Maryland.

Rakim Jarrett, a five-star wide receiver from Washington D.C., announced on Wednesday morning that he has signed with Maryland. Jarrett, the No. 2 receiver in the country according to Rivals.com, had been committed to LSU since April. But Locksley and the Maryland staff — even after a rough 2019 season — stayed in Jarrett’s ear and ultimately landed his commitment.

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Even after making his pledge to LSU, Jarrett continued to take visits, including officials to both Tennessee and Alabama.