- Do-it-all cornerback/return specialist William Likely dazzled crowds from the outset of the season, accumulating an astounding 233 punt return yards in the season-opener against Richmond. The mark smashed a 76-year-old Big Ten record, setting the tone for Likely’s All-America campaign.
- A total of seven players earned All-Big Ten Conference accolades, including William Likely, who became Maryland’s first defensive back to be named First Team All-Big Ten in back-to-back seasons since Keeta Covington (1985-86). Yannick Ngakoue was also a First Team All-Big Ten selection.
- Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue had a historic season, compiling a Maryland single-season record 13.5 sacks. The previous record had stood since 1982.
- Maryland had three players selected in the 2016 NFL Draft: Sean Davis (Pittsburgh Steelers – 2nd Round), Yannick Ngakoue (Jacksonville Jaguars – 3rd Round) and Quinton Jefferson (Seattle Seahawks – 5th Round).
National Honors
William Likely
- First Team All-America, FWAA
- Second Team All-America, USA Today
Big Ten Honors
Jermain Carter, Jr.
- Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches & Media)
Sean Davis
- Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Media)
Michael Dunn
- Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches)
Quinton Jefferson
- Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches)
William Likely
- Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year
- First Team All-Big Ten Defensive Back (Coaches)
- Second Team All-Big Ten Defensive Back (Media)
- First Team All-Big Ten Returner (Coaches & Media)
Yannick Ngakoue
- First Team All-Big Ten (Coaches & Media)
Brandon Ross
- Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Media)
Academic All-Big Ten
Nate Adams, Jalen Brooks, Tyler Burke, Brad Craddock, Nnamdi Egbuaba, P.J. Gallo, Adam Greene, Perry Hills, Brett Kulka, Mike Minter, Evan Mulrooney, Maurice Shelton, Ty Tucker, J.T. Ventura, Andrew Zeller
YANNICK NGAKOUE
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