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1 JOSH ALLEN 33 Tailback So. Bladensburg, Md. (Eleanor Roosevelt) On Allen: Second-year back who worked his way into significant playing time at tailback as a true freshman before Bruce Perry s return from injury... will enter spring second on the depth chart a powerful back with breakaway speed... has a bright future at Maryland. (Freshman): Saw action in eight games finished the season second on the team in rushing yards (405) and TDs (eight) despite missing five games... averaged a robust 6.8 yards per carry... tackled for a loss only twice on 60 carries... (at UNC)... had six carries for 91 yards (15.6 ypc) with two touchdowns... scored the Terps final two TDs of the game with a two-yard run in the third quarter and a 60-yard jaunt in the fourth quarter... (at Duke)... had two carries for 16 yards, including an 11-yard TD run in the second quarter... left the game with a sprained left wrist... (at WVU)... had a team and career-high 116 yards on 16 carries, while also adding two TDs... named ACC Rookie of the Week for his play... broke through two tackles to score the second Maryland touchdown of the day, a 70-yard run in the first quarter... became the first Terp freshman to run for over 100 yards since had first career catch for five yards... (vs. Wofford)... posted 63 yards rushing on 14 carries... scored two rushing touchdowns (one and 10 yards)... had 38 yards rushing and a touchdown in the fourth quarter alone... (vs. EMU)... saw the first action of his collegiate career and led the Terps in rushing with 86 yards on 10 carries... scored his first career TD on an eight-yard run in the fourth quarter. Personal: Josh Allen was born June 11, 1983 son of Leonard Allen majoring in letters and sciences relocated to the Maryland area from Tampa, Fla., after his sophomore year of high school when his father was transferred for job-related reasons high school teammate of fellow Maryland signee Chris Choice. Rushing G-GS Att. Gain Lost Net Avg. TD LP LEROY AMBUSH Sr.-3V Frederick, Md. (Thomas Johnson) On Ambush: Senior who had a solid season in his first year as a starter at the Sam (strongside) linebacker spot a year ago a strong special teams performer has appeared in 32 career games with the bulk of his work before coming on special teams posted a 500-pound squat last spring, an improvement of 45 pounds from the year previous. (Junior): A starter in all 12 games in which he played finished the season with a career-high 44 tackles (27 solo) posted four TFLs, one forced fumble and four quarterback hurries... (Peach Bowl vs. UT)... posted five tackles (four solo) (vs. NCSU)... made a career-high seven tackles (three solo)... had one TFL for eight yards, blowing up an NC State end-around on the first series of the game... (at UNC)... had four tackles (three solo)... added one TFL for two yards... (vs. Wofford)... had four solo tackles and one TFL (minus 1)... (vs. Akron)... made five tackles... had two solo tackles, including one on special teams... (vs. Notre Dame)... made first career start at linebacker... recorded four total tackles, two solo... had one tackle for a loss of one yard (Sophomore): Saw action in all 11 games finished the season with eight tackles (four solo) and one sack successfully overcame a dislocated right wrist suffered in the spring (vs. UVa) had the biggest play of his career by recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown to put Maryland up 24-7 at halftime... it was the first time that a Maryland player returned a blocked punt for a touchdown since 1992 when Jermaine Lewis scored vs. Georgia Tech (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in nine games and totaled eight tackles saw extensive action on special teams in addition to playing a reserve role at an outside linebacker spot season-high three total tackles vs. Wake Forest had two assisted tackles vs. Middle Tennessee State. Personal: Leroy Ambush was born March 16, son of Kim and Leroy Ambush... majoring in criminal justice / / / / Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 15

2 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus C.J. BROOKS Offensive Guard Jr.-2V Rex, Ga. (Morrow) 74 On Brooks: Fourth-year junior who has become one of the best guards in the ACC shifted from tackle to guard last season while filling in at tackle when necessary a starter in all 25 games of his career a very technical blocker who has a firm grasp of the offense and blocking schemes gets after opponents and takes pride in finishing his blocks... one of the most aggressive players on the team has good feet and ideal size for his position joins senior Lamar Bryant to form arguably the top guard tandem in the conference. (Sophomore): A starter in all 14 games started 13 games at left guard and one at left tackle (necessitated by an injury to one of his linemates) honorable mention All-ACC selection... recorded a team-high 53 big blocks... (vs. WFU)... led all offensive linemen with 79 snaps while adding five big blocks... (at UVa)... led the team with two big blocks... had one of the key blocks on the TD caught by Chris Downs in the first quarter... (at CU)... second on the team with six big blocks and played a team-high 79 snaps... (vs. NCSU)... led the team with five big blocks in a team-high 56 snaps... (at UNC)... was the team s second-highest graded starting offensive lineman... second on the line with four big blocks and 58 snaps played... (at Duke)... shifted back to his left guard spot... was the team s second-highest graded offensive lineman... made a team-high five big blocks and played a team-leading 53 snaps... (vs. GT)... first start of the season at left tackle... was the team s second-highest graded offensive lineman... made six big blocks... named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his efforts... (vs. Akron)... had a team-high eight big blocks...(vs. Notre Dame)... first career start at guard resulted in him being the game s highest graded offensive lineman 2001 (Redshirt Freshman): Started every game including the Orange Bowl... a third team Freshman All-American by The Sporting News graded out as the Terps top lineman once and the second-best lineman three times (Eastern Michigan, Georgia Tech and Clemson)... (vs. NCSU)... started at left tackle and played 51 snaps... (vs. Duke)... had one of the finest games of his young career... graded out as Maryland s top offensive lineman along with Melvin Fowler... registered a teamhigh six big blocks (pancakes, downfield, etc.)... offense averaged 7.7 yards per play and totaled 34 first downs... had an excellent block to spring Shaun Hill for his 57-yard touchdown run... nominated for ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week... played 56 snaps... (vs. WFU)... nominee for ACC Rookie of the Week... graded out as the Terps third-best performer and played 66 snaps (Freshman): Redshirt season. Personal: Clinton Brooks, Jr. was born August 21, son of Mataska and Clinton Brooks, Sr.... majoring in communications a Maryland scholar-athlete in 2000 and LAMAR BRYANT Offensive Guard Sr.-3V Clinton, Md. 73 (Crossland) On Bryant: Fifth-year senior who has come on in the last two years and is one of two offensive line returnees who earned All-ACC recognition a year ago one of the strongest players on the team an Iron Terp with a 738 strength index (seventh-best on the team and tops on the offensive line) and holds the all-time squat record for a Maryland offensive lineman (695 pounds) squat record was set in spring testing in squatted 14 reps of 505 pounds on testing day 430-pound bench is also best among Terp linemen has good feet and excels at pulling has played in 32 games, starting 31, in the last two seasons enters 2003 having started 30 consecutive games. (Junior): A starter in all 14 games at right guard second team All-ACC selection... saw the most extensive action of any Terp lineman in three games on the season... posted 29 big blocks (vs. WFU)... played 72 snaps and recorded five big blocks... (at CU)... second-highest graded starting lineman while playing 76 snaps... made five big blocks... (vs. NCSU)... secondhighest graded lineman... made three big blocks... (at UNC)... tied for highest-graded starting offensive lineman... recorded one big block... (at Duke)... recorded three big blocks... (vs. GT)... led the team with 60 snaps played... notched two big blocks... (vs. Wofford)... played 56 snaps while recording three big blocks (Sophomore): Started all 11 games plus the Orange Bowl... graded out as the team s third-best lineman vs. West Virginia and Virginia... (vs. NCSU) started at right guard and played 73 snaps... (vs. CU) played a seasonhigh 88 snaps (Redshirt Freshman): Did not play in the first two games of the season, but came on to play in the final nine games, earning a total of six starts at right guard entered the season listed No. 2 on the depth chart behind Bob Krantz but seized the opportunity to move into a starting role when Krantz was bothered by injuries (Freshman): Redshirt season a local prep signee who was expected to have an impact as a true freshman until he fractured the fifth metatarsal in his left foot on the first day of fall camp. Personal: Lamar Cornell Bryant was born January 11, son of Ivey Ray Bryant and Elizabeth Washington... majoring in criminal justice. 16

3 JAMAHL COCHRAN Jr.-2V Morristown, N.J. (Morristown) On Cochran: Worked his way into the starting role at the Leo outside linebacker position in strong player who excels against the run but showed a knack for getting upfield in his first season seeing significant playing time is at a position that is shaping up as one of the deeper spots on the team with the emergence of himself and second-year player Shawne Merriman an Iron Terp with the fourth-highest strength index on the team (738) and highest among outside linebackers posted a 705-pound squat prior to last season, best ever among Maryland linebackers. (Sophomore): Saw action in all 14 games, starting 13 lone nonstart was due to a hamstring injury... finished the season sixth on the team in tackles with 69 (41 solo)... also tied for fourth on the team with three sacks while making four tackles for loss and recovering a pair of fumbles... (at CU)... posted three tackles (two solo)... broke up an option in the CU backfield by hitting Charlie Whitehurst as he was trying to pitch... the play created a nineyard loss and nearly a turnover... (vs. NCSU)... made six tackles, four solo... (at Duke)... made two tackles (one solo)... played sparingly due to a hamstring injury suffered against GT... (vs. GT)... had five solo tackles... recovered a Georgia Tech fumble on the opening drive of the second quarter... (at WVU)... was second on the team with a career-high 13 tackles (seven solo)... registered one quarterback hurry... (vs. Wofford)... made his first career fumble recovery on Wofford s opening drive of the game (failed option pitch)... (vs. FSU)... was fourth on the team with six total tackles... registered one of the two Terp sacks, dropping the quarterback for an eight-yard loss... also credited with a forced fumble... (vs. Akron)... tied for second on the team with seven total tackles... notched second career sack for a loss of seven yards... (vs. Notre Dame)... made first career start and was tied for fourth on the team with seven tackles... recorded first career sack on the opening play of the second quarter, dropping Carlyle Holiday for an 11-yard loss (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 10 games... finished the year with 12 tackles (five solo) and one TFL (vs. TSU)... finished with a career-high five tackles... also recorded two quarterback hurries... (vs. Duke)... totaled two tackles... also recorded his first career tackle for loss for minus one yard (Freshman): Redshirt season. Personal: Jamahl Donovan C o c h r a n was born December 5, son of Sophia Cochran and James Smith... majoring in economics / / / JON CONDO Jr.-2V Philipsburg, Pa. (Philipsburg-Osceola) 47 On Condo: Fourth-year player who has a stronghold on the Terps long-snapping duties while serving as a backup at the Leo linebacker position has had two solid seasons as a snapper since winning a wide open race for the job in 2001 Terps have not had a punt blocked in his two years at the position has now been atop the depth chart at long snapper for 26-straight games. (Junior): Spent all 14 games as the team s first string long snapper... posted eight special teams tackles (four solo) (vs. NCSU)... had two special teams tackles (one solo)... (at Duke)... recorded three tackles (two solo) (Sophomore): Played in all 11 regular season games and the Orange Bowl, starting every game as the team s long snapper helped prevent opponents from blocking a single punt or field goal attempt all year made three tackles (two solo) on the season (Freshman): Redshirt season. Personal: Jonathan Wade Condo was born August 26, son of Vicki and Richard Condo... majoring in biology and education a Maryland scholar-athlete in / / / CUROME COX 30 Cornerback Sr.-3V Arlington, Va. (Gonzaga College H.S.) On Cox: Fifth-year senior who will enter his final season as a viable honors candidate a 33-game starter for his career entering 2003 a key cog in a strong Maryland secondary that returns all four starters from a year ago a physical corner who excels in press coverage schemes has the ability to throw receivers off of their initial routes a sure tackler who is solid in run support has been an Iron Terp since his redshirt freshman season posted a 340-pound bench press, 525-pound squat and a 36-inch vertical jump for a 709 strength index a year ago, tops among all defensive backs. (Junior): A starter in all 14 games tied his career high with three 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 17

4 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 18 interceptions and set career marks in tackles (58), TFLs (7.0) and sacks (2.0) also had 11 pass breakups, second-most on the team returned two of his three interceptions for touchdowns (Peach Bowl vs. UT)... had one of the team s best defensive performances had seven tackles (all solo), an interception and two pass breakups returned his interception of Vol QB Casey Clausen 54 yards for a touchdown, giving the Terps a 14-0 second-quarter lead (at UVa)... made three tackles (two solo)... notched a TFL for one yard, containing an end-around in the first quarter... added a pass breakup... (at UNC)... secured the lone Terp INT on the day in the second quarter, picking off a pass at the UNC 47-yard line and returning it 17 yards... notched four solo tackles... made one TFL for four yards and also had a pass breakup... (at Duke)... scored his first career TD on a nine-yard interception return in the second quarter... notched four tackles (three solo)... (vs. GT)... made five tackles (four solo)... forced a fumble in the fourth quarter which Domonique Foxworth returned for a TD... (vs. Wofford)... posted his second sack of the season on a first-quarter hit of Jeff Zolman for a loss of six yards... (vs. FSU)... registered four solo tackles... made three pass breakups... (vs. Notre Dame)... had eight tackles, including seven solos and two for loss... made several key plays to help keep the Terps close... prevented a touchdown with a tackle near the goal line late in the second quarter... registered first career sack in the first quarter... had two outstanding third down plays, including his only pass breakup, to stall Notre Dame drives (Sophomore): Started in 10 games (played in all 11) as well as the Orange Bowl... made 34 tackles, 29 of which were unassisted had three interceptions... (vs. CU)... intercepted his third pass of the year and returned it to the Clemson two-yard line... the INT led to the Terps third touchdown of the game and put the contest out of reach at (vs. TSU)... intercepted a pass for the second straight game... also totaled four solo tackles... (vs. FSU)... turned in a solid effort, with three solo tackles and an interception... the interception was his first of the season and led to a field goal... (vs. GT)... did not start for the first time in 2001 due to a shoulder injury... played in the second half and was in on four tackles... (vs. UVa)... had five tackles... four of the five stops were solo tackles... forced a fumble and had a pass breakup (Redshirt Freshman): Started nine of 10 games at cornerback as a redshirt freshman, playing opposite Tony Okanlawon missed the final game of the season with a right knee sprain totaled 33 tackles (17 solos) finished second on the team with two interceptions had picks vs. Middle Tennessee State and Wake Forest season-high eight total tackles vs. Virginia had six stops vs. West Virginia also had four pass breakups and a fumble recovery. Personal: Curome Lineal Cox was born February 28, son of Linda Foster... majoring in family studies a Maryland scholar-athlete in 1999 and / / / / JEFF DUGAN Tight End Sr.-3V Allison Park, Pa. (Central Catholic) 82 On Dugan: A talented tight end who enters his fourth and final season as a starter described by his coaches as the best blocking tight end in the conference has ideal tight end size a starter in 35 games for his career big, strong, physical player with good hands and runs well after the catch finished second on the team in receptions as a redshirt frosh in 2000 earned honorable mention All-ACC honors a year ago. (Junior): A 14-game starter led tight ends with nine receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown honorable mention All-ACC selection... (at CU)... had first TD catch of the season of four yards on the Terps first score of the third quarter... made a season-high tying two receptions for 13 yards... (vs. Notre Dame)... had two receptions for 15 yards (Sophomore): Starter in 10 of 11 regular season games as well as the Orange Bowl lone non-start was against NC State when senior Matt Murphy earned the nod had seven receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown (vs. Duke) caught two passes for 22 yards... hauled in a four-yard touchdown pass from Shaun Hill to put the Terps ahead 28-7 in the second quarter... the touchdown grab was Dugan s first of the season and the second of his career... (vs. WFU) made his first reception of the season for 10 yards (Redshirt Freshman): A 10-game starter at tight end finished second on the team in receptions (25) and receiving yards (319) named the Terps Freshman of the Year opened the season with 12 catches in the first three games, closed the campaign with 13 receptions in the final five games lone touchdown reception (10 yards from Calvin McCall) came against Wake Forest had career highs for receptions (5) and receiving yards (91) vs. Middle Tennessee State. Personal: Jeffrey Steven Dugan was born April 8, son of Kathy and Pat Dugan... majoring in business and finance... a Maryland scholar-athlete in 1999 and Receiving G-GS Rec Yards Avg TD LP

5 ERIC DUMAS Offensive Tackle Sr.-3V Atlanta, Ga. (Benjamin Mays) 75 On Dumas: Senior lineman who fared well in his first season as a starter a year ago an athletic player for his size with long arms and good feet spent last season primarily at left tackle when C.J. Brooks moved inside to play guard posted an impressive 34-inch vertical jump on testing day in the spring last year was switched from defensive line to the offensive line during fall of (Junior): Started all 14 games at tackle was the starter for 12 games on the left side and moved to the right side against Georgia Tech and UNC when injuries to his teammates necessitated it... (vs. WFU)... recorded three big blocks... (at UVa)... third-highest-rated offensive lineman, playing 48 snaps... recorded one big block... (at CU)... recorded three big blocks... (vs. NCSU)... played 53 snaps, recording two big blocks... (at UNC)... played a team-high 61 snaps... tied for second on the line with four big blocks... (at Duke)... played 46 snaps... recorded two big blocks... (vs. Notre Dame)... made his first career start at left tackle (Sophomore): Played in all 11 regular season games and the Orange Bowl as a backup at tackle (vs. NCSU)... came in for one of the more memorable moments of the season as he was called on for a key fourth-and-five conversion on the game-winning drive after two of his teammates collided and were knocked out of the game played 23 snaps of that ACC-clinching contest (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in five games, all at tackle missed two games after suffering a high ankle sprain of his right foot. Personal: Eric LeBaron Dumas was born April 30, son of Altheastine Nabors majoring in communications. C.J. FELDHEIM Nose Tackle Sr.-3V Hereford, Md. 96 (Hereford) On Feldheim: Senior who is looking to return from a knee injury suffered in the eighth game of had successfully made the shift from defensive tackle to nose tackle and was having his finest year as a Terp before the injury has improved with each season at the collegiate level an intelligent player who showed a good mix of run-stopping and pass-rushing skills in his first year at tackle most experienced player on the defensive line forms a strong tandem in the middle along with Randy Starks has added more than 60 pounds since arriving as a true freshman (was 235 at the time of his arrival) one of five defensive linemen to earn Iron Terp status for their work in the weight room last year posted a 595-pound squat and a 330-pound clean. (Junior): Started each of the first eight games before injuring his knee injury (torn ACL in his right knee) occurred on the first play of the Duke game despite missed playing time, he tied his career high in tackles (36) while posting a career-best 5.5 TFLs also had 1.5 sacks was third on the team with 5.5 TFLs and had three quarterback hurries when he went down... (vs. GT)... had six tackles (four solo)... also recorded one TFL for three yards... (at WVU)... key contributor to help to stop the run with seven tackles (two solo)... credited with a half sack for one yard and a quarterback hurry... (vs. Wofford)... posted five tackles (four solo)... led the team with three TFLs for 10 yards... had first sack of the season for a seven-yard loss... had the team s only QB hurry... (vs. EMU)... notched a career-high nine tackles (three solo) (Sophomore): Started all 11 regular season games as well as the Orange Bowl... had 36 tackles (19 solo) including five tackles for loss and three sacks also batted down one pass and had three quarterback hurries a first team Verizon CoSIDA Academic All-District selection (vs. CU) recorded his third sack of the year while also finishing with four tackles... (vs. TSU) finished with one sack to go along with three tackles... (vs. Duke) finished with one sack for minus two yards... (vs. GT) totaled five tackles including three solo stops... (vs. WVU) had a career-high six tackles (three solo)... notched his first sack of the season... (vs. WFU) three tackles including one for loss (minus three yards)... (vs. UNC) made his first career start at defensive tackle... two solo tackles and had one quarterback hurry (Freshman): Appeared in four of the team s last five games of the season one of just five true freshmen to see action for the Terps made first career appearance in the Wake Forest game also saw action vs. Duke, NC State and Georgia Tech totaled six tackles (five solo). Personal: Clifford Paul Feldheim Jr. was born February 13, son of Erica and Cliff Feldheim... majoring in mechanical engineering a Maryland scholar-athlete in / / / / Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 19

6 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 20 BERNIE FIDDLER Fullback Sr.-2V Swedesboro, N.J. 44 (Kingsway) On Fiddler: A good athlete who began last season with the possibility of playing on either side of the ball (fullback or linebacker) but will head into spring atop the depth chart at fullback good in every aspect as a fullback a strong isolation blocker who also has solid pass-catching skills played linebacker and fullback in high school, and was originally slated to play defense at Maryland, but was placed on the offensive side of the ball during fall of his true freshman campaign. (Junior): Saw action in all 14 games got more playing time in the second half of the season finished the year with seven carries for 21 yards and one reception for 12 yards... (at UNC)... had three carries for 10 yards... (vs. GT)... had the key block on Chris Downs 64-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter... (vs. Wofford)... had his first carry of the season for three yards... notched his first career reception (12 yards) (Sophomore): Saw action in all 11 regular season games as well as the Orange Bowl rushed four times for 13 yards (vs. EMU)... rushed for 13 yards on three carries, his first time carrying the ball at Maryland... (vs. UNC)... made several key blocks, especially in the second half... had a great block on Scooter Monroe s touchdown (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in each of the last six games, primarily on special teams made one unassisted tackle. Personal: Bernard Enrico Fiddler was born July 26, son of Bernard and Anna Fiddler... majoring in family studies. Rushing G-GS Att Gain Net Avg TD LP Receiving G-GS Rec Yds Avg TD LP D O M O N I Q U E 6 FOXWORTH Cornerback 5-11, 175, Jr.-2V Randallstown, Md. (Western Tech) On Foxworth: Athletic cornerback who starts at the field cornerback position progressed into one of the ACC s top cornerbacks in and should press for national recognition in his junior year led the conference in passes defensed as a sophomore, earning first team all-league recognition a heady player who runs well and always seems to be in position to make a play has one of the best work ethics on the team size and strength have improved tremendously since joining the collegiate ranks had the highest jump in strength numbers of all defensive backs and the second highest jump on the team a year ago an Iron Terp with a 290-pound bench, 520-pound squat and 708 strength index. (Sophomore): Started all 14 games a first team All-ACC selection in his first full year as a starter... posted 54 tackles (46 unassisted), five interceptions, 17 pass breakups and two fumble recoveries ranked 15th in the NCAA in passes defensed (1.64 per game) and 46th in interceptions (.36 per game), totals that ranked first and fourth, respectively, in the ACC standings... (Peach Bowl vs. UT)... had five tackles (all solo), one fumble recovery and three pass breakups (at CU)... made an interception on Clemson s first play of the fourth quarter and returned it nine yards... had a TD-saving tackle on kickoff coverage, running down Justin Miller after he had broken free for 76 yards... (vs. NCSU)... had a huge game... made a key interception early in the fourth quarter at the Maryland 36 and returned it 26 yards to NCSU 38-yard line... the resulting Terp drive led to a TD... had a pass breakup on a third-down play on the drive following his INT... had a career-high eight tackles (seven solo)... (at Duke)... made an interception on Duke s first drive of the second half... notched five solo tackles... added a pass breakup... (vs. GT)... scored first-career TD on a 12-yard fumble recovery and return in the fourth quarter... had five pass breakups... (at WVU)... made second career interception in the third quarter, returning it 15 yards... had three pass breakups, including a leaping deflection inside the Terp 10-yard line in the first quarter... (vs. EMU)... made his first career interception in the first quarter at the Terps two-yard line, halting the Eagles best touchdown scoring chance of the day (Freshman): Started the final two games of the regular season and saw playing time in the Orange Bowl finished the season with eight tackles (all solo), one tackle for loss and two pass breakups was slated to redshirt before injuries necessitated his start vs. Clemson one of four true freshmen to see playing time (vs. CU)... made his first apperance in a Maryland uniform and got the start at one of the cornerback spots... played an outstanding game, finishing with five solo tackles and one TFL... participated in spring drills after graduating early from high school / / /

7 LATREZ HARRISON Wide Receiver Sr.-3V Atlanta, Ga. (Booker T. Washington) 4 On Harrison: Senior with a great combination of size and athleticism a versatile player who spent his first season at wide receiver a year ago spent his first three years as a quarterback, but agreed while the team prepared for the Orange Bowl two years ago to shift to wide receiver to better utilize his skills coaches suggested that he was too talented to risk not having him on the field saw action as the Terps No. 2 quarterback in 2001 and showed superior talent running with the football saw time last year as an option quarterback... transition to receiver was relatively easy as his grasp of the offense was from a quarterback s perspective seems to run just as fast as he needs to in game situations an excellent blocking receiver. (Junior): Saw action in all 14 games, starting eight finished third on the team in receiving with 20 receptions for 369 yards and two touchdowns in his first season at wide receiver also rushed eight times for 103 yards... (Peach Bowl vs. UT)... led the team with a career-high four receptions for 74 yards, including a 36-yarder in the third quarter also had one carry for nine yards (at CU)... made two catches for 37 yards... recovered two fumbles in the fourth quarter, one which he ran into the end zone (play was called back as fumbles can t be advanced in game s waning moments)... (at UNC)... had three rushes for 52 yards while seeing time at the quarterback position... (at Duke)... hauled in three receptions for a careerhigh 109 yards, more than doubling his season total at the time... scored on the Terps opening drive of the second half on a 69-yard reception... also saw time as an option quarterback, gaining 31 yards on three carries... (vs. EMU)... caught his first touchdown pass on a 19-yard reception in the third quarter... finished the game with two catches for 32 yards... (vs. Akron)... made his first career reception (eight yards)... broke a tackle in the backfield on his lone carry of the game, an end around for 11 yards... pancaked a Zip defender on a vicious crackback block (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in four games completed 5-of-14 passes for 25 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions fifth on the team in rushing with 140 yards on 19 carries with one touchdown averaged 7.4 yards per carry... (vs. Duke)... rushed five times for 47 yards including a sixyard touchdown run... the touchdown was the first of his career... was 2-of-3 passing for 12 yards... (vs. TSU)... played most of the second half... rushed for 43 yards on seven carries... also went 2-for-7 through the air for four yards... had his first touchdown pass of the year called back on a holding penalty after throwing a beautiful 54-yard pass to Jafar Williams... (vs. EMU)... made his first appearance of the season in the third quarter... finished the game second on the team in rushing with 50 yards on seven carries. sophomore during 2000 spring drills completed 7-of-10 passes for 96 yards and a 43-yard touchdown pass to Guilian Gary in the Red-White spring game shared snaps with Shaun Hill during the first part of spring drills (Freshman): Saw action in six games as a true freshman quarterback and started the Terps last two games (Florida State and Virginia) assumed starting quarterback chores after Calvin McCall left the NC State game injured finished the season 5-of-24 passing for 30 yards all three interceptions came in the second half at NC State, filling in for McCall sprained an ankle and left the FSU game in the second quarter. Personal: Latrez Harrison was born July 30, son of Charles Phillips and Benjenia Lee... majoring in criminology and criminal justice. Passing G-GS Att Comp Int Yds Pct TD LP Redshirt season Rushing G-GS Att Net Avg TD LP Redshirt season Receiving G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Redshirt season STEPHON HEYER Offensive Tackle So.-1V Lawrenceville, Ga. 70 (Brookwood) On Heyer: Second-year tackle who saw significant action as a true freshman and has impressed coaches with his potential will compete for a starting tackle spot was originally slated to redshirt but showed great footwork and maturity in his first fall camp wears a size 22 sneaker off the field but likes to squeeze into an 18 cleat on game days has gained almost 30 pounds since the end of his senior season in high school. (Freshman): Saw action in each of the final 13 games, starting one posted seven big blocks and was called for just two penalties in 178 plays... (vs. WFU)... played nine snaps and and posted a strong composite grade in limited action... had one big block... (at CU)... saw the most action of the reserve offensive linemen playing 11 snaps and graded very highly... recorded one big block... (at UNC)... made first career start at left tackle and graded highly in his debut... start was necessitated by an injury to Matt Crawford (regular LT Eric Dumas moved to right tackle)... recorded four big blocks. Personal: Stephon Heyer was born January 16, 1984 son of Ronald and Glenda Heyer majoring in letters and sciences Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2000 (Sophomore): Redshirt season named Maryland s top performing 21

8 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 2003 Maryland Football Prospectus 22 D QWELL JACKSON So.-1V Largo, Fla. 52 (Seminole) On Jackson: Second-year player who showed playmaking ability when pressed into action as a true freshman last season... will compete for playing time at the Will position runs well and is a very sure tackler. (Freshman): Saw action in all 14 games led all freshmen in tackling with 51, including 38 solo stops also had three TFLs, three QB hurries and two forced fumbles (second most on the team)... (at Duke)... tied for second on the team with eight tackles (six solo)... (vs. EMU)... had six stops on the day (four solo)... had one tackle for a loss of one yard... posted two quarterback hurries... (vs. Akron)... had five tackles on the day (four solo)... registered a forced fumble... (vs. Notre Dame)... had a strong Terrapin debut, finishing the game with a season-high 12 total tackles, second most on the team... his 10 solo tackles also ranked second on the team behind E.J. Henderson (11)... also contributed a forced fumble and two TFLs. Personal: D Qwell Jackson was born September 26, 1983 son of Willie and Debra Jackson planned major is business administration served as a mentor for youngsters at a local elementary school vice president of the Varsity Lettermen s Club at his high school LEON JOE Sr.-3V Clinton, Md. (Friendly) 32 On Joe: An athletic linebacker who has been one of the more underrated players on the Maryland roster the last few years a postseason honors candidate who will likely draw more acclaim now that two-time All-American E.J. Henderson has graduated a sideline-to-sideline player from his Will linebacker position leading returning tackler from a year ago ninth-leading tackler among ACC returnees for 03 an Iron Terp who is the strongest linebacker on the team and posted the highest strength index ever by a Terp linebacker (785) last spring also owns the record for bench press (470 pounds) by a Terp linebacker incredible physical numbers include a 615-pound squat, 40-inch vertical jump and a 4.43 time in the 40-yard dash. (Junior): Started all 13 games in which he played led the team in tackles in three games and posted double-digit tackle performances five times... finished the year second on the team with a career-high 103 tackles (29 solo) and third with 11 quarterback hurries also second on the team with nine tackles for loss batted down three passes... (Peach Bowl vs. UT) made six tackles, five solo, while adding an eight-yard sack of Casey Clausen (vs. WFU)... third on the team with seven tackles (six solo)... had one TFL for four yards, stopping a Wake Forest option play, and one quarterback hurry... added a pass breakup on a thirddown play in the second quarter to force a punt... (at CU)... second on the team with seven tackles (five solo)... notched one TFL for a loss of two yards... (vs. NCSU)... second on the team with 11 tackles (five solo)... (at UNC)... was the only Terp in double figures with 10 tackles (eight solo)... tied for a team-high three TFLs for five yards... (at WVU)... registered 11 tackles (six solo)... posted a quarterback hurry... (vs. Wofford)... one of two Terps with double-digit tackles... had 10 stops in the game (five solo)... (vs. FSU)... equalled his career high in tackles with finished the game with 10 solo tackles... (vs. Akron)... had a team-high nine tackles (Sophomore): Started all 11 games and the Orange Bowl at weakside linebacker finished the season fourth on the team in tackles with 76 (40 solo) also had eight tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, one pass breakup and a team-high nine quarterback hurries (Orange Bowl vs. UF) had seven tackles (six solo), second-most among Terp defenders... (vs. CU) finished the game with eight tackles, all of which were solo stops... also had two quarterback hurries... (vs. FSU) ended the game with six tackles including four unassisted stops... (vs. GT) tied for third on the team with 11 tackles... also recorded his first career interception... (vs. UVa) second on the team with eight total tackles... (vs. WVU) totaled eight tackles including four solo stops... forced WVU quarterback Brad Lewis to fumble, resulting in a 52-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Mike Whaley... that play changed the game, giving the Terps a lead after WVU scored 10 straight points to tie the contest at (vs. WFU) tallied eight tackles and had one tackle for loss (minus one yard)... (vs. EMU) had five tackles and recorded his first career sack for a loss of seven yards... (vs. UNC) was impressive in his first career start as he registered 10 tackles, second most by a Terp... had six solo stops along with two tackles for loss... also forced two quarterback hurries (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in all 11 games as a redshirt freshman, seeing his most extensive action on special teams also backed up at an inside linebacker spot totaled 31 tackles on the season had a 55-yard fumble return for a touchdown against West Virginia totaled 25 tackles in one three-game stretch, registering a career-high 12 total tackles at No. 5 Clemson, seven at Virginia and six vs. Florida State. Personal: Leon Maurice Joe was born October 26, son of Clarence Joe and Leslie Bishop-Joe majoring in criminal justice / / / /