It was not only the relationship with coach Mike Locksley that led Top247 quarterback Malik Washington to commit to Maryland, but it was the catalyst for the decision.
Not only did Locksley handle Washington's recruitment, his decision to coach the Terps' quarterbacks gave the Severn (Md.) Archbishop Spalding standout even more comfort with the program.
Comfort with so many aspects of the program helped the Terps land the No. 14 quarterback in the 2025 class, but Locksley was the dominating presence in a recruitment that began before the Terps even offered June 20, 2022.
