Maryland just bulked up in a big way - and we mean that literally. The Terrapins landed twin defensive linemen Armon and Jayvon Parker out of the transfer portal, bringing a combined 650 pounds of Big Ten-tested muscle to College Park. The former Washington Huskies are nearly mirror images of each other physically - both stand around 6-foot-3 and tip the scales north of 320 pounds - and they’re coming in as a package deal to bolster Maryland’s defensive front.
Let’s start with Jayvon, who’s the more battle-tested of the two. He played in 25 games during his time at Washington, carving out a solid rotational role in 2023.
He posted 19 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks - not eye-popping numbers, but enough to show he could hold his own in the trenches. Coaches in Seattle saw real breakout potential in him heading into 2024.
Unfortunately, that momentum hit a wall when he tore his Achilles in a late September matchup at Rutgers. It was a brutal blow that sidelined him for most of the year.
He managed just one appearance in 2025 - at Michigan - but it was a meaningful one: the first time the Parker twins lined up next to each other in a college game.
Armon’s college journey has been more of a slow burn. Injuries have been the main storyline for much of his time in Seattle, limiting his availability and stalling his development.
But 2025 was a turning point. He finally found some rhythm, appearing in eight games and recording eight tackles, a tackle for loss, and a sack before - you guessed it - another injury cut his season short.
Still, there were flashes of what he could be when healthy: a big-bodied interior presence with the strength to eat up space and the motor to disrupt plays.
Both brothers are expected to receive medical redshirts, which could extend their eligibility and give Maryland more than just a one-year rental. That’s significant.
The Terps are reshaping their defensive line after losing starter Dillan Fontus, but they’ve got a promising group of young talent ready to step up. True freshmen Bryce Jenkins and Nahsir Taylor have serious upside, Eyan Thomas brings massive size to the middle, and DD Holmes adds reliable depth.
That’s where the Parkers come in. They don’t need to be instant stars - at least not right away.
What they do bring is size, experience, and the kind of depth that’s absolutely critical in the Big Ten, where games are often won and lost in the trenches. If the twins can stay healthy and get back to full strength, they could be sneaky-impact players for Maryland down the line.
This is a smart move for the Terps - adding proven, physically ready linemen who can rotate in, push the younger guys, and potentially grow into bigger roles. And for the Parkers, it’s a chance to reboot their careers and make their mark in a new environment, together.
Keep an eye on this duo. They’ve got the tools, the pedigree, and now, a fresh opportunity in College Park.