SMU’s big-bodied, productive seam threat with NFL traits
In the 2025 season, RJ Maryland posted 27 catches for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns for SMU, while finishing his college career with 1,495 receiving yards — the most by a tight end in school history[1][11][13]. He stands out as a 6'4", 240-pound target who can work the middle, create after the catch, and win enough as a receiver to matter on Sundays, though his overall PFF grade in 2025 was a modest 62.4 and his 2024 season was interrupted by an ACL injury[1][13]. If a team wants a TE with proven production, size, and toughness, he’s a compelling fit; if it wants a polished blocker or a clean bill of health, the tape asks a few follow-up questions[1][14].
