Jalil Farooq
Jalil Farooq (born September 13, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Maryland Terrapins. He previously played for the Oklahoma Sooners. Early life and high schoolFarooq attended Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, over Maryland.[1] College careerOklahomaIn his true freshman season in 2021, he brought in just four receptions for 69 yards.[2] During the 2022 season, Farooq tallied 37 receptions for 466 yards and five touchdowns.[3] In week six of the 2023 season, he notched five receptions for 130 yards, 13 rushing yards, and 37 kickoff return yards in a victory over rival Texas.[4] He finished the 2023 season, totaling 45 receptions for 694 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding 94 yards on the ground.[5] In week one of the 2024 season, Farooq hauled in one reception for 47 yards in a win over Temple, but suffered a broken foot.[6] Farooq finished the 2024 season, only starting in two games due to injury, where he recorded three receptions for 58 yards.[7] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[8] MarylandFarooq transferred to play for the Maryland Terrapins.[7] Heading into the 2025 season, he is projected to be one of the Terrapins top players, where he will compete for a starting spot at receiver.[9] Personal lifeOn November 2, 2023, Farooq was arrested after a traffic stop on traffic violations and for having four outstanding municipal warrants.[10] References
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