The future of professional lacrosse will have a heavy Maryland flavor. As the No. 7 Terps battle for a crucial postseason berth, their program's elite talent was on full display during Tuesday night's Premier Lacrosse League Draft, with five players selected—tying Syracuse for the most of any school this year.

This marks Maryland's highest draft haul since their 2022 national championship season, a testament to the sustained excellence cultivated in College Park. The night began with two third-round picks: defenseman Will Schaller, an All-American first-teamer, went 17th overall to the Utah Archers, while dynamic attacker Eric Spanos was taken 22nd by the Carolina Chaos.

Schaller's selection is a story of resilience. Despite seeing his draft stock impacted by a season-ending injury, his reputation as a physical, quick shutdown defender who anchored one of the nation's best units made him an undeniable pro prospect. He'll reunite with former Terps in Utah. Spanos, a two-time All-Big Ten honoree, brings a rare 6-foot-5 frame and a proven scoring touch, netting 19 goals in just seven starts this season.

The draft concluded with a trio of Terps finding their professional homes. Offensive engine Leo Johnson, the team's leader in goals and assists, was picked 33rd overall, also by the Utah Archers. Meanwhile, short-stick defensive midfielder Eric Kolar and attacker Braden Erksa will stay local, both selected by the Maryland Whipsnakes in the fourth round. Kolar, a preseason All-American, is a defensive specialist whose elite one-on-one skills make him a invaluable asset.

For Terps fans and lacrosse enthusiasts, this draft class underscores Maryland's role as a premier pipeline to the PLL, proving that the program develops complete players ready to make an immediate impact at the sport's highest level.