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Maryland Football: Five training camp position battles to watch

By Chris Bengel

Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach D. J. Durkin addresses the media during the Big Ten football media day at the Hyatt Regency. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach D. J. Durkin addresses the media during the Big Ten football media day at the Hyatt Regency. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2015; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tevaun Smith (4) and Maryland Terrapins defensive back Alvin Hill (27) fight for the ball during the second half at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa won 31-15. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tevaun Smith (4) and Maryland Terrapins defensive back Alvin Hill (27) fight for the ball during the second half at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa won 31-15. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4 Safety

The secondary did get a boost with the addition of former Florida cornerback J.C. Jackson last week. However, the safety position is still very uncertain.

Prior to training camp, it appears that Denzel Conyers and Josh Woods could be the starters. However, that’s definitely not set in stone. Former cornerbacks like Antwaine Carter and Alvin Hill along with true freshmen Elijah Daniels and Qwuantrezz Knight could also be in the mix for playing time.

With A.J. Hendy and Anthony Nixon both having graduated, there will be two new starters back there regardless of who wins the jobs. There’s going to be a ton of new blood in the secondary, so it’ll be interesting to see who stands out prior to the season.

Next: No. 3 Offensive line

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