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Which incoming and outgoing Maryland football transfers landed in the new 247Sports transfer portal rankings?​

Maryland football landed several recruits in the new transfer portal rankings.​

Maryland football has addressed several pressing needs since the season ended, primarily via a transfer portal recruiting class ranked No. 31 in the 247Sports transfer class rankings and No. 10 in the 18-team Big Ten. Two of those transfers and one of the program's departing players landed in 247Sports' updated 285-player transfer rankings on Tuesday.

The highest-ranked new addition is offensive lineman Rahtrell Perry, a Central Connecticut State transfer who landed at No. 87 overall and 17th-best among offensive linemen nationally in the first official update since the portal opened in early December. Perry, the fourth highest-rated offensive lineman to transfer to a Big Ten team, picked Maryland over a long list of significant suitors including Ohio State. Maryland's offensive line was among the worst among Power Conference teams last year, playing a role in the departure of offensive line coach Brian Braswell.

Damien Wroblewski, his co-coach last year, will look to upgrade the line with the additions of Perry and Akron transfer Jayvin James, the No. 255 transfer overall.

Former Wake Forest cornerback Jamare Glasker was ranked No. 154 overall nationally. A Maryland native who could be the Terps' No. 1 cornerback next season, Glasker is the No. 16 cornerback in the portal and the fifth highest-rated cornerback to join a Big Ten program.

"Coach Locks is a solid dude. He's a stand-up dude. He's going to tell you the truth. He's going to tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear," he said.

"The biggest thing was that they wanted to bring in a CB1 who can come in and contribute a lot," Glasker told InsideMDSports in January. "I was CB1 at Wake. I can cover. I can play man or zone. I can tackle; I've got speed. I think I've got it all, but still, I know I have a lot of work I can do to clean things up."

The biggest question about next season is who the quarterback will be. UCLA transfer Justyn Martin (pictured with Locksley and quarterback recruit Malik Washington) will have every opportunity to land the job. The former four-star high school recruit from Inglewood, Calif., is the No. 227 transfer overall, the No. 16 quarterback and the second highest-rated incoming Big Ten quarterback.

The other new Terp on the list is Oklahoma transfer Jalil Farooq, the No. 237 player, No. 42 receiver in the portal and ninth highest-rated receiver transfer coming into the Big Ten.

Among Maryland's outgoing transfers, the only player to land a spot in the rankings was running back Roman Hemby, who transferred to Indiana and is the No. 200 transfer.

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Maryland basketball expands its recruiting wish list in 2026 with offer a promising guard​

It's a different era of college basketball recruiting thanks to NIL and the transfer portal, including schools casting smaller nets of non-seniors. Maryland has remained steady with some prospects in the '26 class while being particular about the players in whom they invest their time, including a new name on the list.​

It's a different era of college basketball recruiting thanks to NIL and the transfer portal, which have forced programs to adjust their strategies, including casting a smaller net of non-seniors. Maryland has remained steady with some prospects in the 2026 class while being particular about the sort of players in whom they invest their time, including a new name on the list.

Hill School (Pottsville, Pa.) 2026 wing Ethan Johnston is the most recent prospect who received an offer from the Terps.

"Coach Ricky Harris was the one who officially offered me," Johnston told IMS. "We have been communicating for a while and building a relationship, but last week he got me on the phone and officially extended an offer. It was really nice getting that offer because that wasn't one, I was necessarily expecting right now. That's a big-time school and they're doing really good and do a good job with their freshmen."

Johnston is a 6-foot-6 wing who brings versatility as an offensive threat. He's a consistent scorer from all three levels and continues to add polish. He's lengthy and brings some athletic pop on drives or lobs in the open floor. Johnston ranks as the No. 115 overall prospect in the 2026 247Sports composite.

"The biggest thing that Maryland likes is the versatility I bring for my size. It not only helps me on the offensive side of things, but it allows me to guard multiple positions on the defensive end. I'm tightening up my handle, which has helped with creating my own shot, but this year for Hill I've had to become more of an all-around playmaker, so I feel like people are noticing my ability to share the ball more."

Maryland's success this season has quickly spread and left an impression on prospects that span beyond the DMV territory such as Johnston.

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"I've watched them play a few games this season. The biggest thing that I've noticed is how they share the ball. The other thing is just how hard they play, man. It's a fast-paced system and they maintain the energy throughout the game."

When asked to describe his game, Johnston said, "I make everyone around me better. I watch a lot of Paul George because I think my game is smooth, similar to the way he operates."

Other programs involved include Cal, Georgetown, Illinois, Marquette and Virginia Tech, among others. He'll take an official visit to Marquette on Feb. 24. He intends on getting down to College Park before long to get a feel for the campus and a better idea of how he'd fit in head coach Kevin Willard's system.

What will Johnston look for when he's evaluating programs?

"I want to go where the love is at. I want to go somewhere where I'll be pushed. That's really important to me. Also, it'll be based on the relationship the school has established not only with me, but those around me like my family and others who have helped me," he said.

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. – University of Maryland Football Head Coach Michael Locksley announced the hiring of Pep Hamilton as Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach for the Terrapins on Tuesday afternoon.

“Pep is one of the most well-respected offensive minds in our business and his addition to the Maryland football family is significant,” said Locksley. “Pep has consistently developed players over his career, succeeding at all levels and always bringing out the best in everyone he works with. Additionally, Pep and I share many of the same core values and offensive philosophies, which will allow for a smooth transition.”

Hamilton, who brings 25-years of coaching experience with him to College Park, has worked for eight different NFL teams during his career, including serving as the Offensive Coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts (2013-15) and the Houston Texans (2022).

Maryland will be Hamilton’s fourth coaching stop at the collegiate level, having started his career at Howard University and later serving as the Offensive Coordinator for Stanford and working in the Big Ten as Michigan’s Assistant Head Coach/passing game coordinator from 2017-18.

Hamilton has worked with and developed several outstanding college and professional quarterbacks during his coaching career, including Justin Herbert, Andrew Luck, Kevin Hogan, Alex Smith, Jay Cutler and Chad Pennington.

Since serving as Offensive Coordinator for the Texans, Hamilton has worked as an in-studio analyst for the NFL Network in addition to training various quarterbacks around the country.


Hamilton’s Coaching Career & Accomplishments

· Has 15-years of coaching experience in the National Football League.

· Has previously served as the Offensive Coordinator for the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Stanford Cardinal and Howard Bison.

· As the passing game coordinator / quarterbacks coach for the Texans in 2021, Hamilton worked closely with rookie QB Davis Mills, as he set the franchise record for passing yards by a rookie (2,664 yards). Mills had one of the most efficient rookie seasons in NFL history under Hamilton's guidance, completing 66.8 percent of his passes for the third-best completion percentage in NFL history among first-year quarterbacks.

· In 2020, Hamilton served as the quarterbacks coach for the Chargers and was instrumental in the development of QB Justin Herbert, who went on to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Herbert's 31 passing, touchdowns are the most by a rookie quarterback in NFL history and his 4,336 passing yards are the second-most in league history. As a unit, the Chargers offense was the ninth-best in the league (382.1 yards per game) and notched the sixth-most passing yards per game (270.6).

· Serving as the Head Coach & GM of the XFL’s DC Defenders in 2020, Hamilton had his team tied for first in the East Division before the remainder of the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

· As the primary offensive play caller at Michigan in 2018, Hamilton helped guide the Wolverines to a 10-3 record and rank second in the conference by averaging 35.2 points per game.

· As the OC in Indianapolis, Hamilton guided the Colts to two AFC South division titles and an appearance in the 2014 AFC Championship Game.

· The Colts offense set franchise records for passing yards (4,894) and net yards (6,506) during the 2014 season, with the passing total leading all NFL teams. The team also recorded the second-most points (458) and third-most first downs (371) in team history. During that season, quarterback Andrew Luck led the NFL with 40 passing touchdowns and set a Colts record with eight straight 300-yard passing games. Hamilton's offense also featured two tight ends with eight receiving touchdowns each and had a receiver gain 1,300 yards.

· In his first year with the Colts, Hamilton helped Luck trim his interception total in half; 18 as a rookie to nine in 2013. Indianapolis led the NFL and set a franchise record for fewest turnovers (14) and the running game had its highest rushing total (1,743) in seven seasons.

· In 2010, Hamilton joined Jim Harbaugh's staff at Stanford as the wide receivers coach. He served as the Cardinal's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach during the 2011-12 seasons, working closely with Luck, a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist and Pac-12 Player of the Year. Luck also won the 2011 Maxwell Award as the nation's top player.

· Hamilton spent eight seasons in the NFL before going to Stanford. He was the quarterbacks coach with the Chicago Bears for three seasons (2007-09) and was the offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers (2006) and New York Jets (2004-06). Hamilton was an offensive quality control coach with the Jets (2003) and started his NFL experience as a pro personnel intern with the Baltimore Ravens during the 2002 season. He also did internships with the Washington Redskins (2001) and Kansas City Chiefs (2000).

· Hamilton began his coaching career as the quarterbacks coach at his alma mater, Howard University, for five seasons (1997-2001). Hamilton added the role of offensive coordinator to his responsibilities during his final three seasons.

· Hamilton earned his bachelor's degree in business from Howard University in 1997. He played quarterback at Howard and earned the school's scholar-athlete award in 1995 and 1996.


Hamilton’s Coaching Timeline

2025: Maryland, Offensive Coordinator & QB Coach
2022: Houston Texans, Offensive Coordinator
2021: Houston Texans, Passing Game Coordinator & QB Coach
2020: Los Angeles Chargers, QB Coach
2020: DC Defenders, Head Coach & General Manager
2017-18: Michigan, Assistant Head Coach/Passing Game Coordinator
2016: Cleveland Browns, Associate Head Coach/Offense
2013-15: Indianapolis Colts, Offensive Coordinator
2011-12: Stanford, Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach
2010: Stanford, WR Coach
2007-09: Chicago Bears, QB Coach
2006: San Francisco 49ers, Offensive Assistant/QB Coach
2004-05: New York Jets, Offensive Assistant/QBs
2003: New York Jets, Offensive Quality Control
2002: Baltimore Ravens, Pro Personnel Intern
1999-2001: Howard University, Offensive Coordinator/QBs
1997-98: Howard University, QB Coach



Hamilton’s Personal File

Full Name: Alfonza “Pep” Hamilton
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
High School: West Charlotte (N.C.)
College: Howard University, 1997 (B.A., business)

After disheartening detour, Rodney Rice Jr. thriving for Maryland basketball and continuing a family tradition​

Tucked away somewhere in his home, Rodney Rice Sr. has three carefully preserved editions of The Washington Post. One is from 1960, another from 1983, and the most recent from 2022. Each features the same name printed in bold, black font: Rodney Rice.​

Tucked away somewhere in his home, Rodney Rice Sr. has three carefully preserved editions of The Washington Post. One is from 1960, another from 1983, and the most recent from 2022. Each features the same name printed in bold, black font: Rodney Rice.

His son, Rodney Rice Jr., carries a rich basketball history. Maryland basketball's starting guard is the fourth in his family to bear his name. His grandfather and father, also named Rodney, excelled in basketball. The group is the first grandfather-father-son trio to all be selected to the All-Met team, Rodney Rice Sr. said.

"The Rice name," Rice Sr. said. "Means something in the [Washington] D.C. basketball world."

Rice's grandfather starred at Fairmont Heights High in the early 1960s. His father was the Washington Post Player of the Year in 1983 and played college basketball at Richmond. Now he's trying to carry on the legacy in his own way.

The Terps guard diverted from his father's preferred path by attending DeMatha - his father's biggest rival in high school (Rice Sr. went to St. Johns). He was offered $600,000 over two years plus $150,000 in NIL opportunities to attend Overtime Elite Academy, according to a Capital News Service article. Then he attended school at Virginia Tech - more than 200 miles from home.

But family has always played a critical role. He made his collegiate decision at his family's breakfast table. Rice is extremely close with his two sisters, Jasmine and Jenai, his father said.

That's why it was incredibly difficult for Rice's father to watch his son suffer at Virginia Tech. Rice, who had only endured minor injuries prior to college, suffered a broken ankle and a hand injury that sidelined him for 26 games. Then after he departed from Virginia Tech, Rice wasn't allowed to compete during the 2023-24 season due to NCAA guidelines. His final game as a Hokie was on March 15, 2023. It was 600 days before he could compete again.

So, Rice fell back to what was comfortable. He returned back home in 2023.

"It definitely was difficult. I didn't want to watch basketball," Rice said.

This version Rodney was different, his father said.

"I never knew that Rodney. It's always been about basketball," Rice Sr. said.

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Rice slowly returned to the gym. He rehabbed, aiming to regain trust in his game. Maryland coach Kevin Willard called and had a strong connection to Rice. Former assistant coach Mike Jones coached Rice at DeMatha and Virginia Tech.

Maryland needed three-point shooting at the guard position, so it was an obvious fit for Rice. Still, he was an unproven commodity. Rice hadn't played in real games in more than a year-and-a-half after he averaged only seven points per game in seven appearances at Virginia Tech.

But he has thrived in College Park, becoming a key piece of the program's resurgence after a rare losing record last season. After starting the season on the bench, Rice has rediscovered himself. The sophomore is averaging 12.7 points per game and making 36.9% of his three-pointers.

Rice nailed a game-winning three in a critical road game against Indiana at Assembly Hall. He's hitting two triples per game in the Big Ten. He's also playing the best defense of his career. It was a throwback to his father's career; Rice Sr. led Richmond to a major upset win against Indiana in the 1988 NCAA Tournament.

"The best thing I can say about Rodney is he's really fun to coach," Willard said. "The difference when he's on the court with the difference when he's off the court has been huge."

Rice, who was also recruited by then-Maryland coach Mark Turgeon as a high schooler, has fit perfectly into the Terps rotation and as a backcourt partner with his roommate, Ja'Kobi Gillespie. The marriage between player and situation has been perfect. Rice's father feels validated watching his son thrive on a large stage. Watching your son thriving, as he said, is every dad's dream.

"It's been a really, really good thing for everybody," he said.

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