Dwayne Haskins to Maryland: Terrapins Land 4-Star QB Prospect

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been one of the most highly sought-after recruits at his position, but he is no longer available after committing to Maryland on Friday, according to Andrew Spivey of GatorCountry.com.

According to 247Sports, Haskins is a 4-star prospect, the No. 5 pro-style quarterback and the No. 61 overall player in the 2016 class.

He has been a standout player at The Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, and it comes as little surprise that so many elite programs threw their hats into the ring in terms of pursuing him.

Haskins received offers from a litany of teams, including LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn, Florida and so many others, per 247Sports.

His impressive physical ability is a big reason for that, and it can be seen in this video, courtesy of ESPN.com's Gerry Hamilton, even on simple, short throws:

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Being so coveted can be difficult on young players due to the expectations that come along with it, but Haskins may very well be equipped to handle it.

At least, that is what Bullis head coach Pat Cilento seems to believe, per Mark Giannotto of the Washington Post: "He deserves every bit of it. I can't say there's a better guy to handle it all because he's just so mature in the way he handles it all. It's great for our school. It's great for him. It's well deserved."

Haskins himself is an elite prospect due to his strong skill set, but his friendship with another top recruit makes his situation even more intriguing.

Wide receiver Trevon Diggs is a 4-star prospect from Rockville, Maryland, and Bleacher Report's Tyler Donohue reported in March that the plan was for Diggs and Haskins to attend the same school:

Regardless of whom Haskins is throwing to at the collegiate level, though, he is an exciting player with the potential to be one of the top quarterbacks in the nation in due time.

There is so much pressure on young quarterbacks to contribute right away, with the likes of Jameis Winston and Johnny Manziel succeeding as freshmen in recent years, but that isn't a realistic expectation for everyone.

Haskins may have to sit and learn for a while before he is ready to start, but that certainly isn't a bad thing.

Whether he starts as a freshman, a sophomore or even a junior, he is a supremely talented signal-caller with the goods to be a star.  

Recruit star ratings and information via 247Sports, unless otherwise noted.

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