Unproven depth could define Maryland football’s running back room
We have already taken an in-depth dive into Maryland football’s quarterbacks. With the 2026 season coming in just a few short sleeps, we will now move to examine the Terps that make up head coach Mike Locksley’s running back room. The run game was one of Maryland’s biggest areas of weakness in 2025, finishing last […]
The Maryland football running back room is in need of an overhaul as the 2026 season approaches. Last season, the running game was one of Maryland's biggest weaknesses, finishing last in the Big Ten with just 104.3 rushing yards per game. This season, new offensive coordinator Clint Trickett is expected to bring in a speed-focused offense, which could significantly improve the running game.
The redshirt sophomore DeJuan Williams is set to take the lead, with 128 carries, 501 yards, and 3 touchdowns last season. He also showed promise as a pass catcher, catching 45 passes for 426 yards and a touchdown. However, Williams was limited to 128 carries due to the air raid offense. The only other experienced running back on the roster is Iverson Howard, who received 39 carries and served as a kick returner.
The rest of the room consists of inexperienced transfers Harry Dalton III and Terrez Worthy, as well as unproven recruits DJ Samuels and Liam Willson. Despite Worthy's limited experience, he showed potential with a 75-yard touchdown run, highlighting his speed. With Trickett's new playbook, Williams and Howard could see more opportunities to showcase their skills and potentially lead the run game to new heights.
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