Shortly after he completed spring practice as one of two healthy quarterbacks on Maryland’s roster, Shane Cockerille needed a change. He had arrived at Maryland in 2013 as a four-star quarterback who had risen to prominence at local prep power Gilman, but after struggling to climb the depth chart in College Park for two seasons, Cockerille approached Maryland Coach Randy Edsall about a potential position change.
Both decided that Cockerille could best showcase his athleticism at fullback, a bold move that is beginning to pay dividends in fall camp. Instead of wearing a yellow jersey and remaining off-limits for contact, Cockerille is seeking it as he pushes for playing time at his new position.