Yesterday I took a look at each ACC school's football recruiting at the unofficial halfway point of the recruiting season. Today, Scout.com's Bob Lichtenfels was kind to enough to go a little more in-depth with Maryland's class thus far, answering five questions via email.

Lichtenfels is in his fifth year as a recruiting analyst and second year as a regional manager at Scout. Lichtenfels, who specializes in East Coast and Midwest recruiting, coached high school football for eight seasons, has personnel experience working for the Johnstown Riverhawks of the American Indoor Football League and is a frequent contributor to Fox Sports Pittsburgh.

1. How does Maryland's class stack up with the rest of the ACC thus far? Does this class rate favorably with some of UM's most recent classes, and does it have the potential to be better?

I would say it's in the middle of the pack right now. Miami, Florida State and Clemson are doing very well and then you have everyone else. I would say if you look at the average ranking per player this class is in line with past Maryland classes. The 2006 class was ranked higher than most of the Terrapins classes the past five years. Obviously, this class has the potential to be better with only half of it completed thus far.

2. Who are some commits that you think have the best chance at making a major impact for the Terps?

I really like Kevin Dorsey. I have said multiple times that he may be the best wide receiver in the country that nobody knows. This class nationally is stacked at the position, so kids like Dorsey may not get as much press as they normally should, but he is a player. I like the pickups of Masengo Kabongo and Teddy Dargan on that defensive front as well. Your defense is only as solid as the guys up front and these two are stalwarts.

3. With fourth-string quarterback Bobby Sheahin transferring, might Maryland look to add a quarterback in the 2008 class? Are there any realistic options that the Terps may take a look at?

Ideally most programs like to have the equivalent of one quarterback per class in their system. The one kid I think the Terps should look at in-state is the Wayne Warren kid at Wicomico. He is one of the best dual-threat kids I have seen anywhere.

4. Are there any lower-rated Terp commits that you feel will surprise once they arrive in College Park?

Tyler Urban has the potential to be very solid. He is kind of a tweener right now, but I think once he fills out and has a chance to focus on one certain position he will excel. Kerry Boykins also has a chance to be pretty special.

5. Who are some recruits still on the market that might be good bets to eventually commit to Maryland?

I think the Terps still have a shot at Kenny Tate. Okechukwu Okoroha and Cameron Chism are two of the local kids I think they have a pretty solid shot at landing. I don't know if I'd say they are a safe bet, but they have a shot.