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In three years of varsity football at Good Counsel, a private school in Olney in Montgomery County that has been a traditional powerhouse in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, Keandre Jones could play at all three levels of the defense. But he excelled as a pass-rushing linebacker. In his final two high school seasons, Jones totaled 196 tackles, 13 sacks and two interceptions en route to being ranked as a top-10 recruit by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports. "I know his specialty was coming from the linebacker position or strong safety and coming off the edge and getting to that quarterback real fast," recalled Bob Milloy, who coached the Falcons for 16 years before retiring after the 2016 season. "He made things happen out there." After three relatively quiet seasons at Ohio State, Jones transferred to Maryland for his senior year and set career highs in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks last fall. And that performance has him poised to be selected in the NFL draft, which begins Thursday night. - Baltimore Sun

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OLB Keandre Jones, Maryland
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04/15/20 - Ellis McKennie, rSr/2020, Maryland, 6-4, 310 (DS#999 OG) + More +

Ellis McKennie III has not given much thought to the NFL draft, and for good reason. McKennie, who last fall completed his fifth year of eligibility as a starting offensive lineman for the Maryland football team, has been preoccupied by the health of his father Ellis McKennie Jr., who was afflicted by the coronavirus. After 15 days in a medically induced coma, the elder McKennie was discharged Monday from the hospital - a huge relief for the younger McKennie, who grew up in Randallstown and graduated from McDonogh. "Everything took a backseat," McKennie, 22, said Wednesday afternoon. "My professors have been extremely understanding as I finish up my master's [in public policy] right now, but it's kind of hard to focus on something else while this was going on with my father. I spent a lot of my days at the hospital, trying to sit there, and even when I came back, it was hard to switch my mind into work mode or something else just knowing what he was going through or what my mom was going through." Ellis McKennie Jr., 51, began to feel nauseated and tired and started coughing sometime in March, according to Jodi McKennie, his wife of 22 years. Not one to normally complain, McKennie was confined to bed in their home in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania, for two days, and after talking to his brother, he asked his wife to take him to the emergency room at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in nearby Hanover on March 18. - Baltimore Sun

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OG Ellis McKennie, Maryland
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03/19/20 - *Deonte Banks, Jr/2023, Maryland, 6-0, 203 (DS#4 CB) + More +

Cory Robinson, Maryland's cornerbacks coach and defensive passing game coordinator, left the program to take a job as a defensive assistant with the New Orleans Saints, he announced Thursday on Twitter. Robinson's departure comes around the time Maryland would have begun spring practice, but the Big Ten announced last week that all organized team activities have been suspended until at least April 6 amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Coach Michael Locksley appeared to have finalized his 2020 staff in early February, but he will now need to fill another role. Robinson joined Maryland's staff a year ago after Locksley took over the program. Robinson signed a two-year deal through the end of the 2020 season, but his contract does not require a buyout for leaving to accept a position with an NFL team. The Baltimore native was a key recruiter for the Terrapins, and now Maryland will have to find a replacement at an awkward time in the coach-hiring cycle. - Baltimore Sun

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CB *Deonte Banks, Maryland
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02/15/20 - Antoine Brooks Jr., Sr/2020, Maryland, 5-11, 220 (DS#4 SS) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: Antoine Brooks Jr., SS, Maryland,...Brooks, who recently played in the Reese's Senior Bowl, was a Second Team All-Big Ten selection for the second straight year in 2019. The senior led the Big Ten and ranked ninth nationally with 69 solo tackles. He ranked third in the Big Ten among defensive backs with 87 total tackles. Brooks also tied for the team lead with five pass break-ups. - Maryland Football

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SS Antoine Brooks Jr., Maryland
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02/15/20 - *Javon Leake, Jr/2020, Maryland, 6-0, 215 (DS#16 RB) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: Javon Leake, RB, Maryland,...Leake tallied 1,487 kick return yards and 1,144 rushing yards while reaching the end zone 20 times during his three seasons at Maryland. He owns the fifth-most kick return yards in program history and was named the 2019 Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year after he led the conference in kick return yards (804), kick return average (26.8) and kick return touchdowns (two) this past season. A 2019 Big Ten Honorable Mention selection as a rusher, Leake posted 736 yards on 102 carries during his junior season. His 7.22 yards per carry average ranked third among all FBS running backs. - Maryland Football

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RB *Javon Leake, Maryland
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02/15/20 - *Anthony McFarland Jr., rSo/2020, Maryland, 5-08, 208 (DS#10 RB) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: Anthony McFarland Jr., RB, Maryland,...McFarland tallied 1,648 rushing yards in just two seasons as a Terp, the 21st most in program history. The DMV product averaged 6.7 yards per carry on 245 career attempts, good for the third-best average in the Maryland books, trailing only Chet Hanulak ('53) and Ty Johnson ('18). The two-year back tallied 12 rushing touchdowns over 23 games and six 100-yard games, tied for the ninth most in program history.

A 2018 Second Team All-Big Ten selection, McFarland starred during his redshirt freshman season in College Park, setting Maryland freshman records for rushing yards (1,034), most rushing yards in a game (298 vs. Ohio State) and most 100-yard rushing games (four). His 1,034 rushing yards in 2018 ranked as the ninth most in a season in program history and his yards per carry mark ranked fifth in the nation. With the 298-yard game vs. Ohio State and a 210-yard game the week before at Indiana, McFarland became only the second Maryland player ever to record back-to-back 200-yard games. - Maryland Football

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RB *Anthony McFarland Jr., Maryland
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01/01/20 - Tyrese Chambers, rSr/2024, Maryland, 5-11, 188 (DS#208 WR) + More +

2019 ALL-NORTHEAST CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): WR Tyrese Chambers, Sacred Heart, R-Fr.,...Headlining the group of four All-NEC First Teamers on offense, tied with CCSU for the most in the league, is the Rookie of the Year Chambers who was the only first-year in the conference to earn All-NEC honors on offense or defense. Having been named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award yesterday, Chambers adds another distinctive award to his resume with today's announcement. The go-to receiver for the Pioneers all season set SHU rookie records across the board with 50 receptions for 811 yards, 16.2 yards per catch and eight TD. Chambers' 811 receiving yards are fifth-most among FCS first-years while his eight TD are second-most among freshman in the nation. - Sacred Heart Football

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WR Tyrese Chambers, Maryland
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12/05/19 - *Javon Leake, Jr/2020, Maryland, 6-0, 215 (DS#16 RB) + More +

2019 ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM (COACHES): KR Javon Leake, Maryland,...Leake was voted as the Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year after leading the Big Ten and ranking third in the FCS with 804 kickoff return yards and a pair of kickoff return touchdowns. Leake's 26.8 yards per kickoff return average also led all Big Ten players and ranked 13th nationally. - Maryland Football

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RB *Javon Leake, Maryland
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12/05/19 - Antoine Brooks Jr., Sr/2020, Maryland, 5-11, 220 (DS#4 SS) + More +

2019 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM (COACHES): DB Antoine Brooks, Maryland,...Brooks was named Second Team All-Big Ten by the coaches for the second straight year. The leagues media named Brooks to the third team. Brooks led the Big Ten and ranks ninth nationally with 69 solo tackles. He ranks third in the Big Ten among defensive backs with 87 total tackles. Brooks also tied for the team lead with five pass break-ups. - Maryland Football

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SS Antoine Brooks Jr., Maryland
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12/05/19 - *Javon Leake, Jr/2020, Maryland, 6-0, 215 (DS#16 RB) + More +

2019 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Javon Leake,...As a rusher, Leake posted 736 yards on 102 carries, a 7.22 yards per carry average, the third-highest among all FBS running backs, while also scoring eight touchdowns. A Big Ten Honorable Mention selection as a rusher, Leake recorded 100-yard games against Syracuse and Indiana, scoring four touchdowns in those two games. - Maryland Football

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RB *Javon Leake, Maryland
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12/05/19 - Dontay Demus Jr., rSr/2023, Maryland, 6-3, 212 (DS#37 WR) + More +

2019 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Dontay Demus,...Demus led the Terps in receptions (41), receiving yards (625), yards per catch (15.2) and receiving touchdowns (6). Demus, who has recorded a reception in 14 straight games, is the first Maryland sophomore with six receiving touchdowns in a season since DJ Moore in 2016. - Maryland Football

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WR Dontay Demus Jr., Maryland
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12/05/19 - Keandre Jones, Sr/2020, Maryland, 6-1, 220 (DS#30 OLB) + More +

2019 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Keandre Jones,...Jones made the most of his one year in a Maryland uniform, leading the Terps in sacks (7.0), tackles for loss (15.0) and forced fumbles (3). The linebacker ranks eighth in the league in tackles for loss and tied for fourth in forced fumbles. - Maryland Football

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OLB Keandre Jones, Maryland
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12/05/19 - *Nick Cross, Jr/2022, Maryland, 6-0, 215 (DS#3 SS) + More +

2019 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Nick Cross,...Cross is a true freshman that didn't make his first career start until October 19, but came on strong as the season progressed. He led Maryland and ranked among the Top 20 players in the Big Ten with seven passes defended. Cross also hauled in a pair of interceptions, tying for the team lead in that category. - Maryland Football

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SS *Nick Cross, Maryland
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12/05/19 - *Javon Leake, Jr/2020, Maryland, 6-0, 215 (DS#16 RB) + More +

Maryland junior running back Javon Leake declared for the NFL Draft Wednesday, forgoing his final year of eligibility. "From the day I stepped foot on campus and into the Maryland locker room, I knew something special was in my future," said Leake. "The friendships I have created along my journey with my teammates is something I will cherish forever. Thank you Terp Nation, you all mean the world to me. Now it's time for me to begin a new chapter!" Leake was a prolific rusher and kick returner during his time in College Park, tallying 1,487 kick return yards and 1,144 rushing yards, reaching the end zone 20 times over three seasons. His 1,487 kick return yards are the fifth-most in program history, passing Maryland legend Stefon Diggs in his last game as a Terp.

"Javon proved to be one of our most talented and hardest working players this season," said head coach Michael Locksley. "He has big play ability and is smart, tough and reliable. I'm excited to see him showcase his talents in the NFL." This season, Leake was named the Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year after he led the conference in kick return yards (804), kick return average (26.8) and kick return touchdowns (two). The junior's three career kick return touchdowns are tied with Torrey Smith ('10) for the most in program history. As a rusher, Leake posted 736 yards on 102 carries, a 7.22 yards per carry average, the third-highest among all FBS running backs, while also scoring eight touchdowns. A Big Ten Honorable Mention selection as a rusher, Leake recorded 100-yard games against Syracuse and Indiana, scoring four touchdowns in those two games. - Maryland Football

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RB *Javon Leake, Maryland
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12/05/19 - *Anthony McFarland Jr., rSo/2020, Maryland, 5-08, 208 (DS#10 RB) + More +

Maryland sophomore running back Anthony McFarland Jr. will forgo his remaining eligibility and enter his name in the NFL Draft, he announced on Tuesday. "I can't thank everyone at Maryland enough for the last three years," said McFarland. "The future is bright under Coach Locks. I know my brothers are going to do some special things in the coming years for our amazing fans in College Park. Terp For Life!" McFarland tallied 1,648 rushing yards in just two seasons as a Terp, the 21st most in program history. The DMV product averaged 6.7 yards per carry on 245 attempts, good for the third-best average in Maryland ranks, trailing only Chet Hanulak ('53) and Ty Johnson ('18). The two-year back tallied 12 rushing touchdowns over 23 games and six 100-yard games, tied for the ninth-most in program history.

A 2018 Second Team All-Big Ten selection, McFarland starred in his redshirt freshman season in College Park, setting Maryland freshman records for rushing yards (1,034), most rushing yards in a game (298 vs. Ohio State) and most 100-yard rushing games (four). His 1,034 rushing yards in 2018 ranked as the ninth-most in a season in program history and his yards per carry mark ranked fifth in the nation. With the 298 yard game vs. Ohio State and a 210 yard game the week before at Indiana, McFarland became only the second Maryland player ever to record back-to-back 200-yard games. - Maryland Football

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RB *Anthony McFarland Jr., Maryland
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