With football season fast approaching, it’s time to begin our annual Maryland position previews. Starting with the Terps linebackers, we will preview all nine position groups (quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, offensive line, defensive line, linebacker, secondary and special teams) over the next three weeks.
Maryland’s defense as a whole surpassed expectations last season under the tutelage of defensive coordinator Brian Williams, but it will have plenty of production to replace this fall. Perhaps no position group on defense will have as much responsibility in putting forth a strong 2023 campaign as the Terps linebackers. They’ll need to showcase their ability to rush the passer despite some key departures and help plug gaps to avoid the troubles they had against the run last season.