Receiver Stefon Diggs Stays Home, Picks Maryland On Friday Night

Stefon Diggs, one of the top wide receivers in the country, has committed to the Maryland Terrapins. Diggs plays for Olney (Md.) Good Counsel. He held legitimate offers from just about every program in the country, and took the time to visit many of them. In the end, Diggs came down to Auburn, Florida, Ohio State and Maryland.

At 6'0" and 185 pounds, Diggs has great speed and surprising toughness in tight spaces. He was selected as a U.S. Army All-American, and showed well in the game in San Antonio. He could be deadly on the deep routes for the Terps. Diggs isn't perfect, however, as he lacks polish and must do a better job being consistent and catching the football, but you just can't teach this speed at this size.

Diggs should be an immediate contributor for the Maryland. Look for him to return kicks and punts as well.

For more on Diggs' choice, head over to Testudo Times and SB Nation DC.

Stefon Diggs, an explosive receiver recruit, is set to announce his college decision tonight at 6 p.m. from a local Maryland pub. Diggs was scheduled to announce at 10 p.m. on Comcast Sportsnet, but the plans changed last night, as Diggs first altered the time of his announcement, then decided he would not announce on TV, and finally, changed the location of his ceremony.

The choice of venue is potentially quite relevant, as Diggs will be announcing from Looneys Pub -- a local Maryland watering hole and restaurant. How Maryland? The Terrapin coaches tape their coaches shows on location at Looneys.

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— Looneys (@CPLOONEYS) February 10, 2012

This late-hour change of venue might indicate that Diggs is indeed leaning to Maryland, something that seemed like a major longshot just a week ago. The moral of this story? Never underestimate Maryland offensive coordinator Mike Locksley on the recruiting trail, and especially not when he is recruiting the D.C. area. It would be a pretty huge shock if Diggs, who does not live in College Park, went out of his way to change his announcement to a Maryland hot spot, and then chose elsewhere. One outlet has even run a story claiming that Diggs is "expected to choose Maryland."

That's not to say that Diggs three other finalists are out of this race. As discussed yesterday, Florida, Ohio State and Auburn have plenty to offer Diggs.

In fact, Diggs tweeted about the Gators late last night:

And former Gator player personnel Guru Mark Pantoni, currently holding the same position at Ohio State, also got in on the act:

With this many power players involved anything can happen.

For more on the parties involved, visit Maryland blog Testudo Times, Ohio State blog Along the Olentangy and Florida blog Alligator Army.

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Stefon Diggs, perhaps the most electric receiver recruit in the country, chose not to sign on National Signing Day. Diggs felt that he had started the process late, and rather than rushing a decision, he wants to look around a little more. Diggs is expected to sign on February 10.

One place Stefon Diggs be visiting is Maryland, this Saturday, according to a report by Ben Broman of Testudo Times. What's more, as Broman confirms, Diggs' recruiting host will be Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien.

O'Brien, who will be a junior this fall, certainly has a lot of incentive to recruit Diggs. Let's face it, after the loss of Torrey Smith to the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, Maryland lacked the same dynamic receiving threat on the edge in 2011. Diggs is a rated a five-star player by most of the major services.

While Diggs is thought to be considering Florida, Auburn and Urban Meyer's Ohio State Buckeyes, Maryland cannot be counted out here. As Broman points out, geography is a huge factor in recruiting. And since Diggs started the process late, he'll be one of the only visitors this weekend. Maryland can give him a lot of one-on-one attention. Still, Maryland lost 10 games last year and should be considered an extreme long-shot to sign Diggs. He very well could just want to get a chance to see Carolina hoops.

For more on Diggs' upcoming visit and Maryland recruiting, check out Testudo Times.