Mekhai White
Sophomore defensive back on Maryland's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 201 lb · King George, VA · King George
Recruiting
ATH recruit
No. 494 nationally · Signed with Maryland
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive back on Maryland's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Maryland in 2024.
Mekhai White
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2024
- Signed with Maryland3-star out of King George
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Locksley
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Maryland.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Maryland has produced 2 All-Conference defensive backs. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Jalen Huskey went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Maryland
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Maryland
Returning around him
- 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 #46 · 2026 recruiting class #43
Background
As a Redshirt Freshman (2025): Saw action in 11 games, primarily on special teams. Made the switch from wide receiver to defensive back. As a Freshman (2024): Did not appear in game action. Before Maryland: Rated as the No. 7 overall prospect in the state of Virginia via 247 Sports Four-star recr...
The secondary · Maryland
- #2Lavain Scruggs64 tackles · 2025
- #6Dontay Joyner40 tackles · 2025
- #33Messiah Delhomme39 tackles · 2025
- #6Jordan Scruggs32 tackles · 2025
- #8Mekhai Whiteno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Maryland team page