'08 MD DB Cameron Chism (Maryland Verbal)

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'08 MD DB Cameron Chism



Cornerback
Forestville (MD) Bishop Mcnamara
Ht: 6-foot-1
Wt: 175 lbs
Forty: 4.43 secs
Bench reps: 15
Shuttle: 4.3 secs
GPA: 2.8
Class: 2008 (High School)

RP Discussion Links: Maryland

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Local Cornerback Taking His Time - Josh Barr's Recruiting Insider

Bishop McNamara standout cornerback Cameron Chism has several scholarship offers, but it will be quite some time until he makes a college choice, Mustangs Coach Bryce Bevill said.

The list of schools that have offered Chism includes Maryland, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, Boston College, Rutgers, Temple and Connecticut.

“He’s going to take his time,” Bevill said. “It’s going to be after the season.”

No confirmation yet on some of these offers...

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Rivals $

8/26

Offers from Connecticut, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Boston College, Illinois, Temple and North Carolina State. Likely to take officials to Pitt, Illinois, UConn, Syracuse and NC State.

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8/28

Maryland verbal.

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11/28

baltimoresun.com - Recruiting Report: Season recap: Cameron Chism

Statistics don’t always present an accurate portrayal of a player’s talents, but in the case of 2008 Maryland cornerback commit Cameron Chism, the stats probably don’t lie.

During Bishop McNamara’s 6-5 season, Chism registered 81 tackles, five interceptions and returned one fumble recovery for a touchdown. Offensively, the 6-foot-1, 180-pounder caught 41 passes for 750 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for 157 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries.

“He played very solid,” said Bishop McNamara head coach Bryce Bevill. “He stepped up in big games, against Gonzaga particularly. He blocked an extra point, scored on a 61-yard touchdown reception, had a pick that set up another score. As a DI player, you look at his stats, and I firmly believe he should be an All-Met (D.C.) guy. He scored touchdowns receiving, rushing and on a recovered fumble.”

In college, Chism is pegged for cornerback (although Bevill believes he’s a DI-caliber receiver, as well). But the two-way versatility Chism showcased during his junior and senior seasons, plus his special teams experience, could translate to early contributions for the Terps.

“I think he has a chance as a freshman to go in and play on the defensive side of the ball and I think that’s what he’s mostly excited about,” Bevill said. “You can use him as a kick returner, punt returner. The unique thing about him is that he’s long snapped for us the past two years. He understands the importance of special teams and that’s the quickest way to get on the field in college.”

Bevill played, and later coached, at DeMatha before taking the Bishop McNamara post in 2004. One notable DeMatha standout that Bevill tutored was former Maryland and current Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Wilson.

According to Bevill, there are some definite similarities between Wilson and Chism.

“Honestly, they’re very, very similar,” Bevill said. “[Josh] was a very physical player with great speed. He wasn’t as tall or big as Cameron. ... Josh was also a very quality receiver in high school. They have great speed. The difference between them is the size difference.

“One thing Josh did exceptionally well was he improved every year as a corner at the University of Maryland. I know Cam has that work ethic. ... He’s got what a lot of people are looking for, he has size and speed. He’s a rangy guy with great ball skills.”

Bevill thought Chism met the high expectations set for him during his senior year -- both offensively and defensively. In this case, the statistics back up Chism’s talents.

“He was balanced and consistent in everything he did,” Bevill said. “I’ve always said he could go to the next level and play on either side of the ball, but he has a liking to defense. It was pleasure to coach him for three years. I look forward to seeing him do good things on Saturdays as a Maryland Terrapin.”

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baltimoresun.com - Recruiting Report

Name: Cameron Chism
Birthdate: 12/25/90
Birthplace: Washington DC
Hometown: Washington DC and Bowie
Nicknames: Chis
Height: 6’0
Weight: 175
Position: Cornerback
High School: Bishop McNamara
Senior statistics: 81 tackles, five interceptions and one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown, 41 receptions for 750 yards and four touchdowns, 10 carries for 157 yards and one touchdown
Bench max: 285
40-yard dash: 4.43
Runner-up: Pittsburgh or Illinois
Other scholarships offered: Boston College, North Carolina State, North Carolina, Temple, Syracuse
Favorite NFL player: Sean Taylor
Favorite NFL team: Washington Redskins
Favorite all-time Terp: Josh Wilson
Favorite music: Lil Wayne, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Cassidy
Favorite book: The Quiet American by Graham Greene
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Favorite food: French fries
Favorite high school class: English
Favorite thing about College Park: “I guess the environment itself, the fans, the people that make up the environment.”
Other high school sports: Indoor and outdoor track
Hobbies: Working out, eating, sleeping, watching TV
Intended major: Criminal Justice
Something that not many people know about you: “That I’m only 17. They think I’m older, but I’m really the youngest in my senior class.”
Best football moment: “I’ll have to say when I caught an 80-yard post to win the game for my team and we came back from about 21 points and ended up winning the game [against Gonzaga this year].”
Role model: “Sean Taylor because of the excitement he brought to the game and he was just a positive role model on and off the field. He’d go 100 percent, full-speed every play.”
Why Maryland? “Because I visited a couple schools and they had the same stuff out there that they did at Maryland. I was comfortable with the coaches at Maryland and I liked the school. There’s no point in going away when you have everything right at home.”