Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa announces decision to return to Terrapins for 2023
Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa announced his return to school for the 2023 season for his senior year.
Maryland went 8-5 in 2022 behind the arm of Tagovailoa, who had another productive season. The Terrapins won the Duke’s Mayo Bowl over NC State to cap off the year.
He finished his third season with the Terps with 3,008 yards, 18 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 67% completion percentage. In his career (three seasons with Maryland, one with Alabama), Tagovailoa has 7,979 yards, 52 touchdowns, 26 interceptions and a 67.5% completion percentage.
“Who knew a kid from Hawaii could find a home in Maryland, but that’s exactly what I’ve found,” his statement ready in part. “Terp Nation – you’ve welcomed me with open arms since I stepped foot on campus and it has been a truly remarkable three years … My goal when coming to Maryland was to help Coach Locksley turn this program around. After winning back-to-back bow games, I believe we have things going in the right direction. But we’re not done yet. I’m not done yet.
“After careful deliberation, I have decided to return for my senior season. It is an honor to be a student-athlete at the University of Maryland and to represent this great university.”
Now, Tagovailoa can run it back for one more year before taking his shot at the NFL. Maryland also released a video message announcing the quarterback’s return.
More on the 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassman were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.
The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.