The first roster change of Maryland’s offseason is officially on the board, and it comes from the defensive backfield.
**Safety Shamar McIntosh is moving on after two seasons in College Park. ** The former three-star recruit out of St.
John’s (DC) saw limited action during his time with the Terps, logging two tackles over six appearances. His lone outing in 2025 came against Florida Atlantic, where he recorded one of those tackles.
McIntosh was part of Maryland’s 2024 recruiting class, a local addition who joined the program alongside fellow WCAC product Sean Williams, a three-star wide receiver.
While McIntosh’s departure may not shake up the depth chart dramatically on its own, it’s another signal that the safety room is in transition - and there are bigger moves on the horizon.
Jalen Huskey is the name to watch when it comes to the NFL Draft. If he hears his name called, he’d be the latest in a growing line of Maryland defensive backs to make the jump to the pros - a trend that’s become a quiet strength of the program in recent years.
Meanwhile, Messiah Delhomme, a former blue-chip recruit, is in line to take on a much larger role. After getting his feet wet this past season, Delhomme is expected to step in as a full-time starter in year two - a big opportunity for a player with the pedigree to anchor the back end of the defense.
On the recruiting front, the Terps aren’t standing still. They’ve already secured commitments from two three-star safeties: Darrell Carey out of DeMatha (MD) and Zahir Cobb from St.
Albans (DC). Both are expected to enroll in June and bring some fresh competition to the position group.
Add in the latest pledge, Sean Johnson - a versatile defensive back who can line up in multiple spots - and it’s clear Maryland is focused on reinforcing its secondary with young, athletic talent.
So while McIntosh’s exit may not dominate headlines, it’s part of a broader reshaping of Maryland’s safety unit. Between potential NFL departures, rising underclassmen, and incoming recruits, this offseason could mark a turning point for the Terps’ secondary - one that could define the defense heading into 2026.