DJ Samuels - Football - University of Maryland Athletics

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As a Junior (2025):

Saw action in four games before suffering a season-ending injury in Maryland's win over Wisconsin.
Played on offense, defense and special teams for the Terps.
Had a reception, kickoff return and made two tackles prior to his injury.

As a Sophomore (2024):

Played in all 12 games
Totaled 14 tackles (9 solo), six tackles for a loss and one pass defended
Caught one touchdown
Has a combined 5.0 TFL over last two games
Three tackles with 2.0 TFL at No. 1 Oregon (11/9)
Came out of fullback position to catch first career receiving TD at Minnesota (10/26), also added career-high five tackles with career-high 3.0 TFL for 16 yards
Became first power conference player since 2012 with at least one receiving TD and 3.0 TFL in the same game (UCLA’s Datone Jones)
PBU at Indiana (9/28)
First career TFL at Virginia (9/14), career-high two tackles

As a Freshman (2023):

Before Maryland:

16th ranked player in New Jersey, via On3
Bergen Catholic’s all-time sacks leader
Helped lead Bergen Catholic to three-straight state championships
Three-time First Team All-State
Tallied 28 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, six sacks and five pass breakups in senior 2022 season, while also rushing 29 times for 256 yards and six touchdowns
2021 New Jersey Defensive Player of the Year
Tallied 29 tackles and nine sacks in 2021
Chose Maryland over Rutgers, Penn State and West Virginia

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