#59
Rory Knipp
Returning to Maryland for 2026
Pittsburgh, PA → Central Catholic
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Long snapper · Maryland
Returning around him
- 1 Maryland player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (14 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
Before Maryland: Consensus 5-star recruit Ranked as the nation’s No. 14 long snapper Pittsburgh Native trained with current Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz Played in the Big33 All-Star game for team Pennsylvania High School Special Teams Player of the Year in 2025 Chose Maryland over Temple...
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