BREAKING: Maryland Wrestling Star Jaxon Smith Suspended Indefinitely Amid NCAA Investigation
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The University of Maryland wrestling program was rocked today as All-American Jaxon Smith has been suspended indefinitely pending the outcome of an NCAA investigation, multiple sources confirm.
According to documents obtained by The Baltimore Sun, the NCAA launched an inquiry last month into alleged violations of amateurism rules involving Smith. Sources close to the situation say the investigation centers around potential impermissible benefits received during Smith’s preparation for international competition — specifically, sponsorship deals and unauthorized training stipends.
“There are clear questions about whether Jaxon received benefits that compromise his eligibility,” a source within the Maryland athletic department said on the condition of anonymity. “The university is fully cooperating with the NCAA.”
Smith, who recently earned All-American honors after a standout performance at the 2025 NCAA Championships, had also been selected to represent Team USA at the upcoming U23 Pan-American Championships. That status is now in jeopardy.
Maryland Athletics released a brief statement Thursday morning:
“We are aware of the situation involving Jaxon Smith and take NCAA compliance very seriously. In alignment with university policy, Smith has been suspended from all team activities pending the outcome of the investigation.”
Neither Smith nor his representation have publicly commented.
This suspension marks a shocking turn of events for a wrestler viewed as a cornerstone of Maryland’s resurgence on the national stage.
Further details are expected in the coming days as the investigation unfold
