Although a lot of people have been down on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ chances in 2023, there’s been plenty of optimism regarding their incoming rookie, and UDFA classes.
The second the NFL Draft concluded in early May, Jason Licht and his staff were quick to spring into action; targeting, contacting, and eventually agreeing to terms with several very talented prospects who didn’t hear their names called during the event.
One of those players was Maryland WR, Rakim Jarrett.
The 6’0, 190 lb receiver out of Washington, D.C. was a big-time recruit coming out of St. John’s College High School, where he was named the Gatorade High School Player of the Year in the Nation’s capital. After initially committing to LSU, Jarrett changed course and ended up playing all three years at the University of Maryland.
Although Jarrett didn’t necessarily light FBS on fire, he was an extremely reliable and productive player for the Terrapins during his time there. Following his junior season, Jarrett declared for the draft and left Maryland as arguably a top-10 receiver in program history.