Ask yourself how this plays out.
[QUOTE=BuffBill75;4452648]I know the age of consent in MD is 16 but when a potential SB tells me she is 17 after some explicit texting I get very nervous. Should I be worried?[/QUOTE]17 year old high school student reports that a 40-50 year old dude is pursuing (grooming) her for sex. Even if it's not illegal, everyone you know will disown you. Job, friends, respect in the community, gone. I think you get more leeway with a college student. Plus there's less of a chance mom / dad is checking a college kids phone.
Not worth the risk.