Taylor Best
Junior defensive back on Maryland's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 183 lb · Chevy Chase, MD · Landon School
The story
3 defensive back on Maryland's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
The full story, with sourcesBuzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
Taylor Best
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Taylor Best plays defensive back for Maryland.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
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 Sophomore (2025): Did not appear in game action Academic All-Big Ten selection. As a Redshirt Freshman (2024): Did not appear in game action As a Freshman (2023): Did not appear in game action Before Maryland: First Team All-IAC Two-time MAVRC Rugby Champion Personal: He is the son...
The secondary · Maryland
- #2Lavain Scruggs64 tackles · 2025
- #6Dontay Joyner40 tackles · 2025
- #33Messiah Delhomme39 tackles · 2025
- #6Jordan Scruggs32 tackles · 2025
- #38Taylor Bestno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Maryland team page