With the movement and realignment of Keith Dudzinkski's defense, the linebackers in Maryland's new 4-3 defensive scheme are going to be an inexperienced bunch to say the least. The biggest move in the young defense sees junior Yannick Ngakoue and sophomore Jesse Aniebonam switch from linebacker to defensive end. Finding replacements for two of the Terps' most athletic defenders won't be easy, but through player development and an aggressive approach to recruiting, including that of 2017 Virginia linebacker Ellis Brooks, the Terps could continue a string of steady and productive linebackers.
"We've mostly been doing workouts, so I've been doing that Monday through Friday," said Brooks on his offseason routine.