Maryland football is set to lose a lot of talent across its offensive skill position groups, and head coach Michael Locksley’s group continued to attack this shortcoming with multiple moves Wednesday.
First, the Terps locked up wide receiver Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding, who had a promising sophomore season with Old Dominion in 2025.
Gladding finished the season with 51 catches for 667 yards, coming on 88 total targets. He recorded six touchdowns but was also credited with two dropped passes.
A brief film review shows Gladding as a smooth route-runner who will be able to get some separation on cuts. At six-foot-two, he is not the most physical receiver, but he did display an ability to fight through contact for yardage.
He will join up with his former Old Dominion teammate, running back Trequan Jones, in the Terps’ offensive room. But Maryland did not stop there in its attempt to improve its struggling rushing attack, taking a swing on a promising youngster.
Maryland snagged running back Harry Dalton from USC. While Dalton was a four-star recruit, he ranked fifth on the depth chart for the Trojans. As a result, he only had eight carries — although he did average 5.5 yards per run with those limited reps. In College Park, it’s likely Dalton will see more touches, and he has the opportunity to do so for a long time. He only played four games in his freshman season, leaving him eligible for a redshirt.
The Terps now have three players confirmed to arrive through the transfer portal, with more activity expected over the coming days.
In other news
Maryland football’s Bryce McFerson, Michael Hershey and Eli Mason received the CSC Academic All-District award.
Maryland women’s lacrosse announced its team captains for the upcoming season.
Maryland wrestlers appeared in the newest rankings.
Maryland women’s basketball alumna Shyanne Sellers was nominated for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission’s Collegiate Athlete of the Year.
