Jalil Farooq
Jalil Farooq
Moves the chains on third down. Jalil Farooq has played for three head coaches across five seasons and two programs. The receipt on tape: 110 rec yds, 10 receptions against Michigan State, Week 14, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- head-coach lineage
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2021–2025
1 coachPlayed his entire career under Mike Locksley.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Locksley
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 3 · 2025
W 44–17
vs Towson
5 rec · 53 yds
Dominant 27-point win at home against Towson.
How he plays
Play style
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Maryland
2026 Depth chart
Returning starter
Wide receiver · Maryland
Returning around him
- 13% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 Maryland player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (15 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
DNA match
Player DNA
Possession Receiver
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Myles Butler’s 2025 season.
Matches Myles on
Through 3 college seasons, his career arc tracks closest to Hunter Long’s path through Boston College.
Hunter Long
Taylor Grimes
Anthony Lowe
Ma'jon Wright
Matches Hunter on
As a graduate, his production profile tracks closest to Joseph Manjack's graduate season at TCU (2025).
Matches Joseph on
Differs from Joseph on
Development
Development Trajectory · receiving yards
2021–2025+690%
Up 690% from first season to most-recent.