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DeMatha Safety Sets Commitment Date

Writer's picture: Ahmed GhafirAhmed Ghafir

DeMatha (MD) three-star safety Kevin “KJ” Winston confirms with Inside the Black and Gold that he will announce his commitment on August 29 between Maryland and Penn State.


Winston, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound safety, took in three official visits in June as he trekked through Maryland, Michigan State, and Penn State. Winston previously had a visit scheduled to Notre Dame but was canceled after the Irish snagged a commitment the weekend prior, paving the way for another Terps battle with the Nittany Lions on the trail. After his Notre Dame official visit was canceled, Winston traveled with DeMatha to Happy Valley for a 7-on-7 tournament where he was able to get in more face time with the Penn State staff just prior to the dead period.


But Winston took in College Park twice in June as the Terps are going all-out for the in-state safety. The three-star prospect took both an unofficial and official visit to both Maryland and Penn State last month as the Terps have retaken momentum in Winston’s recruitment. Maryland is also well positioned for a pair of Winston’s friends in three-stars Mansoor Delane and Lavain Scruggs, who could announce their decision as soon as next week.


Winston’s unofficial visit to Maryland came when he, Delane, Scruggs, Jayden Sauray and Kellan Wyatt all checked out the new facilities and connected with the coaching staff. “It was great. The new facilities look amazing,” Winston told Inside the Black and Gold after the visit. “It was nice finally getting to see and talk to all the coaches in person.” The crew had the chance to tour through College Park before they took in a photoshoot in the Maryland uniform, but Winston had his favorite part.


Winston is rated a three-star prospect and an 88 overall by 247Sports, sitting as the seventh-best prospect in Maryland and the nation’s 34th-best safety.


Maryland’s 2022 class currently sits at 34th nationally in the 247Sports team composite rankings, good for eighth in the Big Ten.

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