Three-star QB Will Jackson "still locked in with Maryland like I'm going there tomorrow"

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The uncertainty about who Maryland football's next coach will be adds a layer of uncertainty for the 2027 class given the early signing period is roughly three weeks away. Yet Evans (Fl.) three-star quarterback Will Jackson has little concern as he enters the final stretch of his senior season, "still locked in with Maryland like I'm going there tomorrow."

The 6-foot-4, 205-pound quarterback has remained in contact with the coaching staff, namely offensive coordinator Clint Trickett, since last month's news that Maryland was parting ways with Mike Locksley midway through his eighth season. Though that possibility was a realistic scenario ahead of the season, the official news adds a question for the incoming high school class to answer, but Jackson is also locked in with Maryland for reasons beyond football with excitement for moving to the DMV while attending the school itself.

"The adjustment has been a little rocky but I've talked to some of the coaches on staff, so I feel secure. I have a security blanket with Maryland. They're still my top school. I'm ready to go there like I'm signing tomorrow," Jackson told IBG.

Jackson has also been able to watch the ebbs and flows of Maryland's offense under Clint Trickett in his first year as a coordinator at the Power Four level. "The way he's run the offense, very efficient, a lot of thought going into what he's calling. There's a reason behind everything so just teaching the quarterbacks how to process their reads and read the field, be efficient at all times," Jackson added.

With Trickett a big part of why Jackson committed to Maryland given the relationship with the three-star quarterback and his family, Jackson reiterated the two are "still rocking and rolling" amid a steadying connection. Though a "couple schools" have reached out to the Maryland pledge, his focus has remained on Maryland while Jackson returned to College Park for the Big Ten opener.

In the meantime, Jackson has built on his relationship with Evans offensive coordinator Grant Alford in a connection that has spanned throughout the three-star's high school career. It's materialized into one of the most efficient seasons among all Florida quarterbacks as Jackson has thrown for over 2,800 yards and 24 touchdowns, while completing over 70% of his passes and rushing for another three scores.

"It's translated, the trust part, having trust from the person calling the plays for you. Whenever he needs me to go out there and adjust something, make a play call, I'm there to do it because we have a lot of trust with each other," Jackson said.

While also pointing to his improved pocket presence, Jackson noted his improved efficiency was a point of emphasis ahead of his senior season.

"Just being able to understand what's going on upfront better, more efficient, being able to process a little quicker."

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