Maryland transfer tight end Corey Dyches commits to California

After entering the NCAA transfer portal, former Maryland tight end Corey Dyches has committed to Cal according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

Dyches posted a video on Twitter in his new navy and blue threads to confirm his commitment on Thursday, as he’ll now take his talents to the west coast after spending the first four seasons of his college career with the Terps.

After appearing in just two games during his first season in College Park, Dyches appeared in all 13 games with two starts the following season where he caught 19 passes for 208 yards and four touchdowns.

He blossomed as an upperclassman for the Terrapins, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors in 2022 after recording 39 receptions for 494 yards and three touchdowns. Averaging 12.67 yards per reception and recording the second two-touchdown game of his career with two a pair of scores against Purdue.

Dyches posted a career-high 47 catches last season, which ranked fourth amongst FBS tight ends, along with 491 yards and two touchdowns to earn Third Team All-Big Ten honors from the media. Now joining the Golden Bears on a hot streak after recording a reception in 25 consecutive games during his time in Maryland.

Dyches played high school football at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill (MD), where he was a four-star prospect. Ranked the No. 583 overall recruit and the No. 101 wide receiver in the 2020 cycle, according to On3’s Industry Rankings, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

But after putting on some weight, switching to the tight end position, and entering the transfer portal, Dyches was ranked as the No. 9 tight end and the No. 201 overall player available in the transfer portal this offseason according to On3’s College Football Transfer Portal Top Player Rankings.

Dyches was previously committed to Charlotte this offseason after entering the transfer portal, now flipping to join Maryland ahead of the program’s eighth season under head coach Justin Wilcox and the team’s first season in the ACC.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.