Lavain Scruggs
Lavain Scruggs
Moves between deep coverage and the slot. This is his third year in the same secondary at Maryland. One game to point at: 11 tackles against Illinois — Week 12, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- seasons on the roster
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2023–2025
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
Awards
Player Standing · 17 rungs
Tier 2 · StarterR06 · Starter
Starter. Tackle volume for the position at a full-time starter's level.
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 3 · 2025
W 44–17
vs Towson
2 TOT · 1 SOLO
Dominant 27-point win at home against Towson.
How he plays
Play style
Moves between deep coverage and the slot — the modern positionless DB.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Maryland
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Maryland
Returning around him
- 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
Hybrid Nickel
Moves between deep coverage and the slot — the modern positionless DB.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Jaheim Patterson’s 2025 season.
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As a junior, his production profile tracks closest to Marcus Ratcliffe's junior season at Texas A&M (2025).
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Background
As a Redshirt Junior in 2025: Started all 12 games for the Terps. Ranked third on the team with 64 tackles. Had two interceptions on the year, to go along with three pass break-ups and one QB hurry. Recorded eight tackles against Michigan. Recorded a career-high 11 tackles at Illinois. Had 10 tac...