Maryland tight ends seek to elevate offensive performance this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Maryland football looks to its tight ends, Dorian Fleming and Preston Howard, for offensive success as the 2026 season approaches. Last year, tight ends recorded just 49 catches, below expectations. With new offensive coordinator Clint Trickett prioritizing tight end usage, expectations are higher for Fleming, who had 40 catches in 2025, and Howard, returning from Auburn. The room has expanded with several freshmen, adding depth to a previously thin position. The Terps aim to improve their pass-catching contributions as they prepare for upcoming matchups.
- •Dorian Fleming had 40 receptions for 351 yards in 2025.
- •Preston Howard returns to Maryland after a year at Auburn.
- •Clint Trickett emphasizes tight end roles in offensive schemes.
- •Maryland tight ends accounted for just under 18% of passing completions last season.
- •The team adds depth with multiple incoming freshmen tight ends.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Maryland football’s tight ends could be the key to offensive success
"The Terps have two Swiss Army knives in Dorian Fleming and Preston Howard.
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