Packers UDFA profiles: RJ Maryland offers seam-stretching potential
RJ Maryland may be destined for a practice squad spot in 2026, but could offer value down the line as a seam stretching tight end.
SMU's RJ Maryland is one of the more interesting undrafted free agents the Green Bay Packers signed after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, as a young, athletic tight end with potential upside at the next level. Here is the lowdown on Green Bay’s new tight end addition: The Basics Russell “RJ” Maryland was born and raised in Southlake, Texas, and is the son of former first overall pick, three-time Super Bowl champion and former Packer, Russell Maryland. He starred at Southlake Carroll High School as a wide receiver and tight end, catching passes from future Texas Longhorns quarterback and NFL draft pick Quinn Ewers.
Maryland initially committed to Jeff Hafley at Boston College, before flipping to SMU, where he spent all four years of college. His PFF receiving grade went up each year from his freshman year in 2022 through 2024, improving from 62. 5 to 64.
3 to 75. 9. Unfortunately, Maryland suffered an ACL injury midway through the 2024 season, and his grade fell off dramatically in 2025 to 67.
5 In terms of run blocking, Maryland’s grades were 39. 3, 36. 1, peaked in 2024 at 55.
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