Jalil Farooq
| Maryland Terrapins – No. 1 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class |  |
| Major | Sociology |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 13, 2001 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. (Upper Marlboro, Maryland) |
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 school
[edit]Farooq 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 career
[edit]Oklahoma
[edit]In 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]
Maryland
[edit]Farooq 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 life
[edit]On November 2, 2023, Farooq was arrested after a traffic stop on traffic violations and for having four outstanding municipal warrants.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Errigo, Michael (October 1, 2020). "Wise wide receiver Jalil Farooq opts for Oklahoma over Maryland". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Martinez, Justin (October 31, 2023). "Jalil Farooq recounts OU football's 'rough' Bedlam trip to OSU in 2021, Lincoln Riley exit". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Martinez, Justin (August 11, 2023). "For OU football's Jalil Farooq, leading wide receiver group 'always a dream for me'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Hoover, John. "Oklahoma WR Jalil Farooq Wins National Award". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Young, Mason. "OU's Jalil Farooq creating chemistry with Jackson Arnold, striving to be the 'best version of me' in 2024". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Lederman, Eli. "WR Jalil Farooq breaks foot in Oklahoma Sooners' opening win". ESPN. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Breiler, Chris. "Maryland Football: Transfer portal wideout Jalil Farooq takes top spot for Terrapins". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Sulley, Colton (December 10, 2024). "OU football WR Jalil Farooq plans to enter transfer portal: How it affects depth chart". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Knoop, Trent. "ESPN names one Maryland football player to keep an eye on during spring practice". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Masri, Tarik. "Oklahoma wide receiver arrested after traffic stop Thursday". Norman Transcipt. Retrieved July 15, 2025.