Maryland quarterback Malik Washington has landed on another preseason watch list, but this one is about more than what he does between the lines.
The 6-foot-5 sophomore was named Tuesday afternoon to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Award Watch List, one of 18 Big Ten players and 113 total nominees on the list. The award goes to the athlete who “demonstrates a strong commitment to community service while exemplifying leadership and achievement on and off the field.”
Washington is coming off a strong freshman season, yet his selection here points directly to the work he’s been doing away from football. He runs the Malik Washington Free Youth Football Camp, giving local kids a chance to learn the game, sharpen their skills and stay active.
In recent years, the camp was held at his former high school, but 2026 brought a new setting, with Washington hosting it at Under Armour Stadium in Port Covington in Baltimore. Jimmy’s Famous Seafood was among the sponsors.
“Really, just the looks on their faces. To be honest, like this is something that I wish I could have went to as a kid, right?
A lot of camps cost some money and stuff like that. But just for them to be able to come out here, enjoy the community and meet some new people is really cool,” Washington said when reflecting on his camp.
He’s also been involved in reading literacy efforts around the DMV, stopping by several elementary schools to read to students.
And that’s not all. Over the last two years, Washington has taken part in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk, Uplifting Athletes and the Beautiful Lives Project. Through those appearances in both 2025 and 2026, he’s helped create opportunities for people with disabilities to play, experience and learn football.
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