Class of 2026 high-three-star athlete Zahir Cobb is staying local, as he committed to Maryland on Monday.
Cobb currently attends St. Albans School in Washington, D.C., which is approximately a 30-minute drive to the University of Maryland. College Park is also only about a 15-minute drive away from Cobb's home.
He ranks as the No. 3 prospect in Washington, D.C. and the No. 23 athlete in the 2026 cycle.
There were many aspects about the Terrapins that drew Cobb to pledge to Maryland. In addition to it being his hometown program, he has built strong relationships with head coach Mike Locksley, co-defensive coordinator/associate head coach for defense/ cornerbacks coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim and the rest of the Terps' staff. He believes in the staff's vision for the future, and academics are also important to Cobb.
"Maryland always felt like the right place for me from the beginning," Cobb said. "The staff believes in me, the program is on the rise and I want to be a part of what they’re building. It’s also a great school academically."
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Cobb currently attends St. Albans School in Washington, D.C., which is approximately a 30-minute drive to the University of Maryland. College Park is also only about a 15-minute drive away from Cobb's home.
He ranks as the No. 3 prospect in Washington, D.C. and the No. 23 athlete in the 2026 cycle.
There were many aspects about the Terrapins that drew Cobb to pledge to Maryland. In addition to it being his hometown program, he has built strong relationships with head coach Mike Locksley, co-defensive coordinator/associate head coach for defense/ cornerbacks coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim and the rest of the Terps' staff. He believes in the staff's vision for the future, and academics are also important to Cobb.
"Maryland always felt like the right place for me from the beginning," Cobb said. "The staff believes in me, the program is on the rise and I want to be a part of what they’re building. It’s also a great school academically."
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Commitment: Maryland 'always felt like right place' for 2026 ATH Zahir Cobb
High-three-star 2026 athlete Zahir Cobb is staying local, as he committed to Maryland. He breaks down his decision.
