MM 5.15: Maryland football adds transfer running back Terrez Worthy
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 14: Temple Owls running back Terrez Worthy (25) runs back a kick during the game between the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the Temple Owls on September 14th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Maryland football’s backfield was the conference’s worst in 2025 — ranking last with 1,252 rushing yards and only 305 rush attempts. The Terps spent the offseason adding weapons to relieve some pressure off quarterback Malik Washington.
After bringing in USC running back Harry Dalton III in February, Maryland furthered its rushing depth on Thursday. Senior running back Terrez Worthy committed to the Terps. Maryland has signed Temple running back transfer Terrez Worthy, @chris_hummer , @JTalty and I have learned.
Ran for 496 yards in 16 games at Temple. Was also Temple’s kick returner in 2024. Before Temple, led the JUCO level with 1,492 rushing yards in 2023.
pic. twitter. com/ZaH5djgg1G — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) May 14, 2026 Worthy, a two-time NJCAA All-American, produced a JUCO-leading 1,492 rushing yards across his final season at Lackawanna College.