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Signee adds to UNH offense

The centerpiece of the University of New Hampshire’s current signing class? There’s no doubt that it’s Dylan Maciulewicz, a 6-foot-4, 280-pound lineman who signed a National Letter of Intent with UNH earlier this month during the early signing period.

It should be noted that Maciulewicz was the ONLY player to join the UNH program during the early signing period, since the COVID-19 situation left the Wildcats will little scholarship money to offer.  The NCAA granted athletes an extra year of eligibility because of seasons that were shortened or canceled by COVID-19, and that resulted in UNH having fewer scholarships being available for the incoming class.

Maciulewicz, who lives in Erie, Pa., spent last season at the Tilton School, which had its season reduced to two games by the pandemic. Tilton head coach Matt Dawson is a former UNH assistant coach. Prior to attending prep school, Maciulewicz suited up for McDowell High School in Erie. The Trojans finished 9-2 and won the District 10 Class 6A championship during his senior year.

“Dylan is a very good athlete, and he moves very well for an offensive lineman,” UNH coach Sean McDonnell said. “He has a wide wingspan, great feet, and both skills will aid him in pass protection. He can play all three positions on the offensive line, and his versatility will add great depth to the UNH offensive line.”

Maciulewicz said he was recruited primarily by FCS programs and FBS schools in the Mid-American Conference. UNH began recruiting him following his junior season.

Although he played on both sides of the ball in high school, he’s expected to be an offensive lineman with the Wildcats.

“I would say the biggest thing was the coaches — they just treated me better than any other coaches I talked to,” Maciulewcz said when asked why he chose UNH. “Seemed like they really wanted to develop me into a better player and whatnot … take care of the classroom work. And I liked the school a lot, too. I love the town, how it’s a little college town. It ended up being the right fit for me.”

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