MM 1.9: Jaelyn Duncan declares for 2023 NFL Draft, will participate in scouting combine

Jan 9, 2023 - 11:30 AM

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Maryland senior offensive lineman Jaelyn Duncan announced that he will enter the 2023 NFL Draft and participate in the scouting combine with a pair of posts to his personal Instagram account over the weekend.

“These past 5 years have been nothing short of a miraculous experience,” Duncan, a St. Frances Academy product and New Carrollton, Md., native, said in his Instagram post declaring for the draft. “Being able to not only represent the state in which I call home but also playing and learning alongside my brothers day in and day out. I would like to thank the entire Maryland football staff for investing in me and helping me to obtain my wildest dreams. After careful consideration I have decided to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft.”

Duncan appeared in 41 games at Maryland, primarily at left tackle, and was a three-time All-Big Ten honorable mention. His athleticism, combined with a 6-foot-6, 320-pound frame, makes him an intriguing NFL prospect that has received first-round grades from some.

Ahead of the draft, he’ll have a chance to put his talents on display at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, Maryland’s pro day and at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, where offensive linemen will take the field on March 4.

Duncan is the eighth Maryland player to declare for this year’s NFL Draft, joining Jacob Copeland, Dontay Demus Jr., Rakim Jarrett, Deonte Banks, Ami Finau, Jakorian Bennett and Chad Ryland.

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