Kaleb Maryland is providing Aggie football fans a glimpse into how he feels about Utah State — the school he committed to earlier this week — and a peek into what it is like being recruited by Bronco Mendenhall.
A three-star quarterback prospect from Houston, Texas, Maryland announced his commitment to Utah State on his own podcast, entitled “Keepin’ it PC.”
Part of that announcement included Maryland fielding questions from Greg Powers, the director of recruiting and recruiting editor at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football.
Power asked Maryland about Bronco Mendenhall, and the QB likened the Aggies new coach to family.
“He’s kind of like my dad,” Maryland said. “(Mendenhall) has good structure and he is straight to the point, doesn’t try to work around anything, which is what I really love about it.”
Maryland lit up when talking about Utah State, Logan and Cache Valley. The physical environment surrounding USU left an impression on him.
“One of the things I also love is the environment,” Maryland said. “Coming from flat land and seeing the mountains with snow on it, that was a game changer. You don’t see that in Texas, especially in Houston.
“It is pretty awesome down there. I don’t think a lot of people realize what is outside of Salt Lake City, because (Utah State) is about an hour away. They are in Logan. I don’t really think people have seen how cool it is, not being in a tourist spot.”
Maryland also posted a picture of his official offer letter from Utah State on X, providing a glimpse into the pitch that the Aggies give to recruits.
It reads:
“We are excited to extend you an official offer to become a part of something greater than just a football program — we’re inviting you to become True Blooded.
“True Blooded is more than a slogan. It’s a standard. It’s about loyalty — to your teammates, to your coaches, and to our Aggie community. At Utah State Football, we pride ourselves on grit, toughness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. From the moment our players arrive here in Cache Valley, they understand that success isn’t given — it’s earned through relentless effort, sacrifice, and dedication.”
The letter then describes some of the physical characteristics of Logan, and how the football program hopes to represent the community. It then goes on to tout the academic strengths of Utah State, saying, “Whether your goals extend to the NFL, graduate school, or the boardroom, our commitment to your development goes far beyond the field.”
The letter concludes with, “We’d be honored to have you join us in building something powerful — something lasting. A brotherhood of individuals who bleed blue and never back down.
“Welcome to the fight. Welcome to the tradition. Welcome to Utah State Football.”
Maryland is a notable commitment for the Aggies, who have little quarterback depth moving forward. Both Bryson Barnes and Jacob Conover will exhaust their remaining eligibility this season — barring season-ending injuries — leaving the Aggies with Anthony Garcia and CJ Tiller as the only scholarship QBs on the roster, plus preferred walk-on Kaden Cox.
USU previously secured a commitment from Mountain View High School (Mesa, AZ) quarterback Brady Goodman for the class of 2026 — the same class as Maryland — but Goodman is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, meaning there is a good chance he will serve a church mission and not enroll at Utah State for a few more years.
Maryland’s commitment gives Utah State a promising young QB to potentially build around, and as a multi-sport star with speed — Maryland has run a sub 10.5 second 100-meter dash — fits the mold of what Mendenhall looks for in a quarterback.
