COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Maryland's recruiting class received a much-needed boost when two highly rated local prospects signed to play with the Terrapins.

Linebacker Yannick Ngakoue, the Gatorade Player of the Year for the District of Columbia, was undecided going and chose Maryland over Florida State. Wide receiver Taivon Jacobs, who had been committed to Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State since June, pulled a surprise by signing with the Terrapins instead.

Defensive back Jacquille Veii also picked the Terps on Wednesday and the late addition of those three prospects jumped Maryland's class from 50 to No. 31 in the national rankings compiled by Rivals.com.