Nolan Ray
Nolan Ray
Does a little of everything without one standout trait. Third year in the Maryland backfield, same address the whole way. The receipt on tape: 77 rush yds, 1 rec yds against Rutgers, Week 11, 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
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 3 · 2025
W 44–17
vs Towson
23 rush yds (9 car) · 1 TD
Dominant 27-point win at home against Towson.
How he plays
Play style
Plays within the scheme — consistent production without a dominant dimension.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Maryland
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · 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
Balanced Back
Plays within the scheme — consistent production without a dominant dimension.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Darvon Hubbard’s 2022 season.
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Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a junior, his production profile tracks closest to Joe Jackson's junior season at Kansas State (2025).
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Development
Development Trajectory · rushing yards
2023–2025+4029%
Up 4029% from first season to most-recent.