Malik Washington gives Maryland a true dual-threat engine with star-level upside
In the 2025 season, Malik Washington posted 2,963 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, 9 interceptions, plus 317 rushing yards and 4 rushing scores, and he is back for 2026 after setting Maryland’s freshman passing record[3][4][6][11]. What makes him pop isn’t just the arm talent; it’s the calm pocket poise, enough mobility to punish defenses outside structure, and the fact that Maryland clearly believes he’s worth building around after retaining him for his sophomore season[1][3][5]. The caution flag: his 57.7% completion rate in 2025 shows there’s still refinement to be done, so he looks like a high-upside fit for teams that can live with some volatility while the ceiling cooks.
