'09 MD DE David Mackall (Maryland Verbal)

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'09 MD DE David Mackall

Defensive end
Baltimore (MD) Edmondson-Westside

Ht: 6-foot-3
Wt: 235 lbs
Class: 2009 (High School)

TERPS OFFER SCHOLARSHIP TO EDMONDSON'S DE DAVID MACKALL

Edmondson's David Mackall, a 6-foot-3, 240-pound defensive end prospect, has been offered a full football scholarship to play for the University of Marylandd, his coach, Dante Jones, told DigitalSports a few minutes ago.

"I just got the call, and this is his first offer," said Jones, who guided the Red Storm to a 13-1 record and the Class 2A state championship in 2006 -- their program's first state title in football.

Mackall transferred from Woodlawn in Baltimore County last year to the Red Storm of Baltimore City, which he helped to a Class 2A North Region runner-up finish to eventual Class 2A state runner-up Eastern Tech of Baltimore County.

Mackall made 13 sacks last season for the Red Storm, which finished at 9-3.

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From the Maryland site. Mackall says he is strongly considering giving his verbal to Maryland this week at camp. His mother wants him to go there, so he wants his father and sister to check it out this week before he decides. He says he likes everything Maryland has to offer.

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ESPN - Mackall commits - MdVarsity.com

Looks like the Terrapins are gaining some traction in their recruiting. Edmondson's stud defensive end, David Mackall, committed to the University of Maryland today according to head coach Dante Jones.

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound rising senior was recruited as both an outside linebacker and defensive end.

Mackall recorded 140 tackles and 13 sacks for the Red Storm last year, helping the team to a 9-3 record and a North Region final berth.

Recruiting Report: Edmondson’s Mackall discusses commitment to Maryland - University of Maryland, local and national recruiting news and analysis - baltimoresun.com

Edmondson defensive end David Mackall has a theory about Maryland’s recruiting class.

The 6-foot-3, 240-pounder believes the more in-state recruits Maryland lands, the better off the program will be in the long run.

“It’s a big thing because for one, when I used to go up to Maryland for the games, the home crowd was into it,” Mackall said. “And I feel like if more players come from the same place, it’s going to be a better [atmosphere] than if players come from [other areas]. But we’re [all coming from the same place, which helps] because I feel you all have to have that friendship and trust.”

Earlier this week, Mackall became the ninth Maryland resident to commit to the Terps. Mackall picked UM over offers from East Carolina and Eastern Michigan. Georgia, Penn State and Syracuse, among others, recently expressed interest in Mackall.

Mackall, who began his high school career at Woodlawn before joining the Red Storm last season, is already friends with one UM commitment and one prominent target.

“They have a lot of players that I’ve played with that have committed,” Mackall said. “[Archbishop Curley safety] Eric Franklin [and I] played rec football at Hamilton. I think they’re recruiting a lot of good players -- a lot of players that I can’t wait to go up against. ...

“[Dunbar running back] Tavon Austin, me and him went to middle school together [at Lemmel]. ... I talked to him a couple days ago about how he felt about committing to Maryland. I don’t really think [he’s ready to make a decision]. I guess he just wants to wait it out.”

Edmondson head coach Dante Jones said Mackall, who recorded 147 tackles and 13 sacks as a junior, is a “quality kid” who will bring toughness to Maryland’s defense.

“He’s a big, strong, tough kid that’s very physical, very aggressive ... and [he plays with great] passion. He makes plays,” Jones said. “Maryland expects him to play a defensive end/outside linebacker position called LEO.”

Mackall said playing that position was a major factor in his decision.

“I really didn’t know what I wanted to play, linebacker or defensive end, because I love both positions," Mackall said. "Maryland’s system is the only system that had a defensive position like that. ... That’s what I like doing -- rushing the quarterback, sticking running backs, dropping into coverage. And I like to hit.”

Training, working at a clothing store and dealing with recruiting has kept Mackall plenty busy this summer. He said he’s happy to drop the latter activity from his summer routine.

“I’m really excited,” Mackall said. “I’m happy to get this process over with and I just can’t wait to get up there. It’s been really exciting.”

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