MM 1.15: Offensive lineman Rahtrel Perry transfers to Maryland football

This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.

Maryland football added redshirt junior offensive lineman Rahtrel Perry, a three-star transfer from Central Connecticut State, to its roster, the program announced Tuesday.

Perry, who played three seasons for FCS Central Connecticut State, started in 13 games at left tackle in 2024. He was 247Sports’ No. 15 offensive tackle in the transfer portal

Perry helped anchor the Blue Devils’ offensive line and helped them win the Northeast Conference and appear in the FCS playoffs last season. They played two games against FBS opponents — Central Michigan and UMass — in which Perry allowed just two pressures and no sacks, according to Pro Football Focus.

In other news

No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball fended off a late comeback effort to defeat No. 22 Minnesota, 99-92, at Xfinity Center. Max Schaeffer recapped the game and Ben Messinger provided his takeaways.

Maryland wrestlers received new individual InterMat and FloWrestling national rankings.

Maryland gymnasts Maddie Komoroski and Alexa Rothenbuescher appeared in both the Big Ten and national rankings for the beam and floor respectively.

Maryland baseball got its first look at the new Stanley Bobb Baseball Performance Center, located next to Bob “Turtle” Smith Stadium.

Maryland track and field announced mid-distance runner Joseph Garzio, a Pennsylvania native, as its newest 2025 signee.

Maryland athletics formally announced former Maryland football wide receiver Geroy Simon as executive director of revenue share management and its first-ever general manager. The hire was first reported by Inside Maryland Sports on Dec. 31.