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Maryland Football: Five things to watch in Red-White Spring Game

By Chris Bengel

Oct 29, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach D. J. Durkin celebrates stopping an indiana drive with the team during the second half of the game at Memorial Stadium. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Maryland Terrapins 42 to 36. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach D. J. Durkin celebrates stopping an indiana drive with the team during the second half of the game at Memorial Stadium. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Maryland Terrapins 42 to 36. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Ryker Fyfe (17) attempts to throw the ball as Maryland Terrapins defensive lineman Jesse Aniebonam (41) defends in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Ryker Fyfe (17) attempts to throw the ball as Maryland Terrapins defensive lineman Jesse Aniebonam (41) defends in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /

Can the defensive line continue to wreak havoc?

The pass rush has been a strength for Maryland over the past few seasons.

The Terps recorded 37 sacks, which was the third most in the Big Ten a season ago. Maryland’s group had 2.8 per game and was led by Jesse Aniebonam’s nine.

Jermaine Carter Jr. rushed the quarterback quite a bit in 2016 and ended up finishing with six sacks.

Guys like Kingsley Opara and Cavon Walker are really going to be depended on even more this coming season with Azubuike Ukandu graduating. Opara finished second on the team in tackles-for-loss (11.5) a year ago.

A name to watch is defensive tackle Adam McLean, who has yet to really see the field. The team may finally see what they have in the former four-star prospect.

Chandler Burkett and Melvin Keihn should also see even more time in 2017. Both were strong rotation players for London’s unit last season.

Next: Maryland hires Kevin Broadus

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