Maryland Commit Ready for Season-Opener, Hearing from Others
It’s been a long offseason for high school prospects in parts of the country but for Woodrow Wilson (NJ) wide receiver Amari Clark, this week of preparation hits a little differently. Wilson will take on Shawnee this weekend as the pair of sectional champions kickoff their respective seasons. Wilson boasts a strong returning core with Clark alongside 2022 quarterback Devin Kargman as Clark is ready to kick off his junior year.
“Honestly it’s feels way different now,” Clark told All Terrapins. “During summer camp, you’re running and conditioning and now we’re actually in pads hitting. Way different now.” The 6-foot-1, 205-pound wideout has set lofty expectations for his junior season with a state championship the ultimate driving force. For Clark to prove himself as the receiver he’s set out to be, he’s looking to set records as the go-to target. “I feel good. I feel like I will make a bigger impact. I want to try to break the state record, go undefeated and maintain a high GPA. State record for receiving yards is 1600, 1700, receiving touchdowns is 35 and most receptions. I’m trying to break all those records.”
His development to-date has already made him a household name on the recruiting trail as he begins the season already with double-digit offers. Tallying the offers wasn’t the goal for Clark, though, as finding the right fit at a school helped guide him in the early stages. A prior visit to College Park helped cultivate the immediate connections with the Maryland staff and Clark was ready to announce his August 8 commitment to become the first 2022 commit.
Cornerbacks coach Henry Baker connected with Clark on September 1 as the two sides continue to strengthen their relationship. “Coach Baker called me and said congratulations. He reminded me it’s a family and I told him I can’t wait to join, then whenever school opens up I’ll get back there to see the guys.” But the Terps are not the only school hoping to convince Clark as Penn State, Syracuse and West Virginia were among the others to reach out. “I’m building a lot of relationships with a lot of coaches. Everything is going well.” Like Maryland, the Nittany Lions were among the final contenders for 2020 teammate Fadil Diggs as they push for the next FBS prospect out of the Jersey powerhouse.
“Coach [Taylor Stubblefield] at Penn State, he hits me up a good amount.”
Maryland will continue to recruit Clark the length of his recruitment as they look to capitalize in New Jersey again this cycle as the 2022 commit added he and the staff haven’t talked about outside interest. “That’s not really on my mind right now.”
