Transfers Jalil Farooq and Kaleb Webb Aim to Elevate Terps' Passing Attack

As the 2025 college football season approaches, the Maryland Terrapins find themselves in a position of rebuilding their wide receiver corps. The team lost its top two pass-catchers, Tai Felton and Kaden Prather, to the NFL draft this past offseason, leaving a significant void in their passing attack.

In 2024, the Terps ranked seventh in the conference in total receiving yards (3,308) and third in receiving yards per game (275.7). However, with the departure of quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and the star receiver duo, those lofty numbers are expected to take a dip.

To address this challenge, head coach Michael Locksley and his staff have brought in two notable transfer wideouts. Redshirt senior Jalil Farooq, who played 36 games across four seasons at Oklahoma, will have a chance to shine for his home state of Maryland. The 6-foot-2 receiver was a steady contributor for the Sooners before a broken foot limited him to just two games in 2024, but he looks to be ready for Week 1 action.

Additionally, the Terps have added Kaleb Webb, a 6-foot-5 redshirt junior from Tennessee. Despite limited playing time with the Volunteers, Webb's physical traits and potential could make him a valuable asset in Pep Hamilton's offense.

Alongside the new transfers, the Terps will rely on the experience of senior Octavian Smith Jr., who has proven to be a reliable target, and senior Shaleak Knotts, who is expected to take on a larger role in the receiving corps. Redshirt sophomore Ryan Manning and redshirt freshman Mekhai White also have the potential to see increased playing time and make an impact.

As the Terps prepare for the upcoming season, the focus will be on integrating the new talent and developing a cohesive passing attack to replace the production lost from Felton and Prather. With the right mix of transfers and returning players, Maryland's offense could once again become a force to be reckoned with in the conference.