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University of Maryland Athletics

2026 Spring Football Roster

University of Maryland Athletics
Dylan Davies/Maryland Terrapins

70 Jaylen Gilchrist

  • Position OL
  • Class Redshirt Freshman
  • Ht./Wt. 6-5 / 299
  • Hometown Virginia Beach, VA
  • High School Salem
  • Major Letters and Sciences
  • Instagram 7.5ive
  • Twitter 7_5ive

Biography

As a Freshman in 2025: 
  • Was injured in the season-opening win against FAU and missed the remainder of the season.
Before Maryland:
  • Four-star recruit according to 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals
  • Second-highest ranked player in the state of Virginia and No. 6 interior offensive lineman in the nation via 247 Sports
  • 80th overall recruit according to ESPN; ESPN 300
  • Rivals 250
  • As a junior, earned Class 5 First-Team All-State honors and First-Team All-Region accolades 
  • Played at Salem High School in Virginia
  • Chose Maryland over Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Penn State & South Carolina
Personal:
  • His two grandfathers, Johnny Gilchrist and James Campbell, both served in the Navy and are now retired
  • His hobbies include playing his PS5, and his favorite games are Rocket League, Call of Duty, 2K, and CFB 25
  • His favorite snacks are Uncrustables and mandarin oranges

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2025 Signing DayFreshman

    Offensive Line
    0 lbs
  • 70

    2025Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'5" 299 lbs
    70
  • 70

    2026Redshirt Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'5" 299 lbs
    70