COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland football team held its annual awards banquet Sunday evening at The Hotel in College Park.
Maryland head coach Michael Locksley addressed an audience that included members of the team, coaching staff, administration and support staff following the awards session in which he recapped the 2022 season. Locksley also discussed the team’s upcoming matchup with No. 23 NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on December 30.
The Terrapins capped the night off by naming three permanent team captains in defensive back Jakorian Bennett, wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. and quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. The trio was chosen by their teammates as the representatives for the 2022 team.
The complete list of award winners is as follows.
Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year: Eli Mason
Freshman Special Teams Player of the Year: Octavian Smith Jr.
Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year: David Brownlee
Freshman Defensive Player of the Year: Jaishawn Barham
Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year: David Foust
Freshman Offensive Player of the Year: Ramon Brown
Dr. John E. Faber Iron Man Award: Alex Simet
George Boutselis Memorial Award (letterman with highest GPA): Dante Trader Jr.
George C. Cook Memorial Award (senior with highest GPA): Eric Najarian
Alvin L. Aubinoe Unsung Hero Award: Spencer Anderson, Austin Fontaine
Public Service Award: Isaac Bunyun
A.V. Williams Award (outstanding & conspicuous sportsmanship): Jeshaun Jones
James M. Tatum Memorial Award (Lineman of the Year): Ami Finau, Johari Branch
Jordan McNair Memorial Award: Dontay Demus Jr., Jakorian Bennett
Special Teams Player of the Year: Chad Ryland
Defensive Player of the Year: Jaishawn Barham
Offensive Player of the Year: Roman Hemby
Ray Krouse Memorial Award (MVP): Taulia Tagovailoa
2022 Team Captains (voted on by players): Jakorian Bennett, Dontay Demus Jr., Taulia Tagovailoa
Maryland head coach Michael Locksley addressed an audience that included members of the team, coaching staff, administration and support staff following the awards session in which he recapped the 2022 season. Locksley also discussed the team’s upcoming matchup with No. 23 NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on December 30.
The Terrapins capped the night off by naming three permanent team captains in defensive back Jakorian Bennett, wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. and quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. The trio was chosen by their teammates as the representatives for the 2022 team.
The complete list of award winners is as follows.
Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year: Eli Mason
Freshman Special Teams Player of the Year: Octavian Smith Jr.
Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year: David Brownlee
Freshman Defensive Player of the Year: Jaishawn Barham
Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year: David Foust
Freshman Offensive Player of the Year: Ramon Brown
Dr. John E. Faber Iron Man Award: Alex Simet
George Boutselis Memorial Award (letterman with highest GPA): Dante Trader Jr.
George C. Cook Memorial Award (senior with highest GPA): Eric Najarian
Alvin L. Aubinoe Unsung Hero Award: Spencer Anderson, Austin Fontaine
Public Service Award: Isaac Bunyun
A.V. Williams Award (outstanding & conspicuous sportsmanship): Jeshaun Jones
James M. Tatum Memorial Award (Lineman of the Year): Ami Finau, Johari Branch
Jordan McNair Memorial Award: Dontay Demus Jr., Jakorian Bennett
Special Teams Player of the Year: Chad Ryland
Defensive Player of the Year: Jaishawn Barham
Offensive Player of the Year: Roman Hemby
Ray Krouse Memorial Award (MVP): Taulia Tagovailoa
2022 Team Captains (voted on by players): Jakorian Bennett, Dontay Demus Jr., Taulia Tagovailoa
