Maryland releases top recruit Melvin Alaeze
The Dirt:
Melvin Alaeze, the highest-profile recruit Maryland has signed in the Ralph Friedgen era, won’t play for the Terps, ESPN Magazine has learned.
The all-everything 6-foot-3, 280-pound defensive end has been released from his letter of intent because he violated the terms of his financial aid agreement, sources said. Drug charges also played a role.
He was charged in March with marijuana possession and intent to distribute marijuana, as well as possession of drug paraphenalia, according to court documents cited by The Baltimore Sun. None of the charges are active, the paper reported.
The Spin: Marijuana possession, intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphenalia…just let the guy sign with the Raiders already.
