#80
Ejani Shakir
Returning to Maryland for 2026
Pennsauken, NJ → Pennsauken
via umterps.com ↗Ejani Shakir
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Locksley
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Maryland
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Maryland
Returning around him
- 54% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 Maryland player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (14 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Maryland · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #52 · 2026 recruiting class #43
Background
Before Maryland: During his sophomore season at Independence, posted 43 receptions for 724 yards and six touchdowns across 10 games. Compiled 397 kickoff and punt return yards while averaging 25.2 yards per kickoff return over 13 opportunities. Earned First Team All-KJCCC honors at wide receiver...
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