Maryland football adds fifth-year DB Jordan Scruggs for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Maryland football has secured a commitment from fifth-year defensive back Jordan Scruggs, who is set to join the team for the upcoming 2026 season. Scruggs, following a judge's injunction granting him an additional year of eligibility, has experience at various programs including West Virginia, where he played 12 games last season and recorded 33 tackles and one interception. He had initially considered returning to West Virginia but opted for Maryland late in the recruitment process. Maryland's defense, which struggled last season, will look to Scruggs to bolster its roster ahead of the new season.
- •Jordan Scruggs commits to Maryland for 2026 season
- •Played 12 games at West Virginia last year
- •Recorded 33 tackles and one interception in 2025
- •Previously played at Washburn, Central Missouri, Hutchinson CC, and South Alabama
- •Maryland aims to improve its defensive performance
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Maryland football gets commitment from fifth-year DB Jordan Scruggs
"Scruggs' college football career will continue at Maryland.
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