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“We began this search looking for a candidate with qualities that aligned with our vision for the football program, and throughout the process it became clear DJ was the perfect fit. He has had success at some of the nation’s most preeminent football programs, is recognized as one of the top recruiters in the country and is widely respected as one the top young coaches across the college football landscape.”
Kevin Anderson
Director of Athletics
University of Maryland
“I think it’s a great hire by Maryland. He’s tough, he’s hard-nosed, he believes in playing great defense, he’s a heck of a recruiter. … DJ Durkin is special, and he’s going to do a great job.”
John Harbaugh
Head Coach
Baltimore Ravens
“I really like the hire. I don’t know if I’ve seen anything more impressive than what he’s done with the Michigan defense from last year to this year. He turned that defense around in one year and made them one of the better defenses in the country. He’s shown that he understands Big Ten football and understands what it takes to make a big turnaround in the Big Ten. I think it’s a very good get for Maryland.”
Joey Galloway
ESPN College Football Analyst
“It’s a smart hire, he’s a great coach. He’s been around some of the greats. He’s been around Urban Myer, he’s been around (Nick) Saban. He’s been around Jim Harbaugh twice now. Just meeting with him and getting to know him a little bit, very bright mind. Players respect him a heck of a lot at Michigan. I think he was one of the underrated coaches in college football this year.”
Todd McShay
ESPN College Football Analyst
NFL Draft Expert
“I was with DJ when he was a graduate assistant at Notre Dame and he worked with the defensive line exclusively. He’s been successful at each stop and I think it’s a credit to how he relates to players. He’s really a players’ coach. I know he’s coached some great players that have gone on to play in the NFL. He’s young and energetic. He brings a different approach to coaching that I hadn’t seen before. He’s a tremendous hire for Maryland.”
Justin Tuck
Oakland Raiders Defensive End
“DJ is one of the bright young minds in the coaching profession. He is a great teacher, recruiter and has a deep passion for the game and helping young men develop both on and off the field. He did a wonderful job while here at the University of Florida. Everyone here loved working with DJ. He is a winner.”
Jeremy Foley
Director of Athletics
University of Florida
“DJ comes from a great coaching tree. He’s worked and been successful with some upper echelon college football programs. He has the passion and energy that you need to make Maryland a great football program.”
Gary Williams
Hall of Famer and former Maryland Men’s Basketball Head Coach
“Great coach, great motivator, great person. One of the best special teams coaches I’ve ever seen. He’s just an intense guy; players loved him. ... I’m happy for him. I think he’s going to do awesome.”
Jordan Reed
Washington Redskins Tight End
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