MM 10.22: 3 Maryland football recruits announce decommitment

By Cristian Perez

Following the departure of Maryland football head coach Michael Locksley, several recruits have decommitted from the Terps, leaving the program’s recruiting classes uncertain. 

Locksley was dismissed from his role after a 2-5 start, which includes a five-game losing streak, heading into the bye week. 

The beginning of the search for a new head coach has created a domino effect of recruits announcing their decommitment from Maryland.

Departures started with four-star running back Jerome Larue blazing the trail. Larue, the No.19-ranked running back from Central York, PA, was Maryland’s lone class of 2028 recruit before reopening his recruitment. 

Multiple former commits continued to follow the same trend, many of whom cited Locksley as the pull factor towards College Park. 

Three-star offensive tackle Caleb Canty — who had teased earlier in the week a possible recommitment to Florida State — withdrew his commitment to Maryland after the announcement of Locksley’s departure. 

More future prospects who were expected to add depth to the Terps’ offensive line followed suit. Among them was three-star Abdus Kone, who visited UTSA over the weekend. 

Current Maryland prospects have been left with uncertainty on their future in College Park. Class of 2027 running back commit Mekhi Graham expressed his thoughts regarding the firing of Locksley. 

“I have nothing but respect and appreciation for Coach Locksley and the Maryland staff,” Graham said. “The news is definitely something I need time to process.”

On the flip side, three-star commit Mason McClure announced his loyalty to the Terps, expressing his gratitude for Locksley. 

Maryland received one of the many consequences of sacking Locksley, leaving its future recruiting classes currently in jeopardy as a new chapter of rebuilding the program begins. 

In other news 

Testudo Times’ Nolan Rogalski had the breaking news story on Locksley’s firing. He and fellow Testudo Times reporter Jude Wilkenfeld had the police called on them outside Jones-Hill House while attempting to get a comment from the players.

Maryland gymnastics announced its 2026-27 schedule.

CBS Sports provided a list of potential candidates for Maryland head coach position. 

Maryland women’s basketball initiated staff position changes. 

Pitcher Chase Ginsberg announced his commitment to Maryland baseball.