Nathaniel Clarke

School: Fork Union Military Academy (Fork Union, VA) by way of Archbishop Carroll High School (Washington, DC)

Position: Offensive Line (probably Guard)

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 310

40-yard dash time: 4.95

Rivals Rating: 4 stars in 2010, 4 stars in 2009 (#12 OG, #2 in Maryland)

Scout Rating: 3 stars in 2010, 3 stars in 2009

ESPN Rating: N/A

Highlight Tape: Haven’t found one that we can post, please send it our way if you have located one. I was able to watch a 40 second clip, but I can’t put it on the site.

Pros: Size and strength. He’s a gigantic kid, and should fit in well at offensive guard. He seems to have good form on the line, and gets very good leverage.

Cons: Out for the year at Fork Union with an ankle injury. His speed isn’t excellent, but he more than makes up for it.

Projection: It’s quite possible he plays as a true freshman, but I think he’ll start by his sophomore season (redshirt or not). The kid’s a great talent, and lord knows Maryland always needs help on the O-Line.