Max Schmidt Class: Freshman Hometown: Upper Arlington, Ohio High School: Upper Arlington Height / Weight: 6-4 / 230 Position: Defense Major: Letters & Sciences

On Schmidt: One of the top freshman defenders in the country ... will compete for a starting close defense spot ... great size and strength ... has the ability to wear down opposing attackmen ... good hands and stick skills ... brings a winning attitude ... is also a solid student ... joins fellow Upper Arlington alum Chris Rhine on the Terps' squad.

Before Maryland: Selected to the U.S. Under-19 National Team ... 2007 US Lacrosse and Under Armour High School All-American ... ranked the third best freshman defender in the nation, according to Inside Lacrosse ... ranked the 16th overall recruit by Inside Lacrosse ... ranked the ninth best overall recruit and second best defender in the nation according to Rise Magazine ... 2007 US Lacrosse Scholastic All-American by the Ohio Chapter ... three-year letterwinner for coach Red Wolford at Upper Arlington High School ... also played on the varsity squad as a freshman ... the Golden Bears went 70-4 during his four seasons ... UA won four-straight state titles and two Midwest championships ... named the OHSLA and MLSCA player of the year as a senior ... team captain and MVP in 2007 ... two-time first team all-state and all-Midwest ... scored four goals and added 10 assists during his four years ... also a three-year letterwinner in football as a defensive end and tight end ... helped lead the Golden Bears to back-to-back OCC championships in 2005 and 2006 ... two-time first team all-conference on the gridiron.

Personal: Son of Andy and Katie Schmidt ... younger brother of Brandon ... enrolled in the college of letters and sciences.

 

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