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JT Taggart
Returning to Maryland for 2026
R-Jr. · Bowling Green, KY → Calvert Hall
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Locksley
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Maryland
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Maryland
Returning around him
- 13% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 Maryland player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (15 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Maryland · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #52 · 2026 recruiting class #43
Background
As a Freshman (2025): Saw action in 11 of 12 games during his true freshman season, primarily on special teams. Before Maryland: Three-star recruit according to 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals 31st-ranked tight end nationally according to ESPN Multi-sport athlete, playing basketball and volleyball al...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology