Malik Washington announces return to Terps
Continuity is hard to find in college football. If players don’t declare for the NFL draft, they stick to the transfer portal. 2025 Heisman Trophy Winner Fernando Mendoza is a recent example of a transfer reaching new heights. In fact, the last four Heisman winners have all been transfers. Still, for a team like the Maryland Terps, they’re trying to build their program as one to be afraid in ACC. While a 4-8 record is not something to put a cap on, Maryland believes retention talent is like important as an acquirinMr. Earlier this season, they turned over Ohio State defensive lineman Cameron Brickle. Now, they’re getting to it maintain their records freshman quarterback 2026
Maryland announced Saturday that starting quarterback Malik Washington has agreed to a deal to return in 2026, according to Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports.
“Representing this team, this area, means a lot me and my family“, Washington it was stated in the team’s statement. “This is home, and we will continue to keep the best athletes from this area with the Terps. I believe in everyone in our facility and know we are building something that our fans will be excited about for years to come.”
Washington, a freshman All-American candidate, has excelled in his first season with the Terps. In 12 games, he returned an ACC-leading 473 punts with a 57.7% completion rate and posted a school-record 2,963 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Washington also showed dynamism on the ground, rushing for 303 yards and four touchdowns on 56 attempts.
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