LOOK: Elite 2026 5-star shares photo with Maryland football uniform
Maryland football already has one five-star player in the fold for the 2026 season. The Terrapins are working hard to keep Edge rusher Zion Elee in the class but Maryland is hoping to add one more five-star.
Offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho plans on taking an official visit to see Maryland here soon, but the Maryland native appears to have some serious interest in Mike Locklsey's program. On Wednesday, Iheanacho posted to his X account a photo of him in a Maryland uniform asking the question, 'How I look?'.
How I look? pic.twitter.com/9h3I1Henmr
— Immanuel Iheanacho ✭ (@immanueli24) February 19, 2025
According to the Composite, Iheanacho is the third-ranked player in the '26 class and the No. 2 offensive tackle. Playing in the Big Ten Conference, there are some really good defenses and the Terrapins could anchor their offensive line with Iheanacho. But the Terps are going to have to fend off some major programs. Teams like Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Penn State, LSU, Texas A&M, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, and Miami all made his top-10 along with Maryland.
Here is 247Sports' scouting report on Iheanacho:
A supremely powerful offensive lineman who wears his verified 6-foot-6.5, 350-pound listing extremely well. Owns some of the longest arms in the 2026 cycle and has better-than-expected lower body explosiveness at his size. Primarily works at offensive tackle, but will likely be limited to the right side or could even slide inside to IOL depending on how his body develops over the next few years. Presents an incredibly difficult problem for opposing front seven defenders to solve thanks to his massive reach and top-tier power in the hands that can flatten well-put-together defensive linemen. Will need to improve his ankle and hip flexibility, but even with some stiffness in his lower half is still athletic enough to dominate on both Friday nights and the offseason camp circuit. Checks multi-sport boxes with skillful basketball tape. Rare elite football prospect that boards at the renowned Georgetown Preparatory School. Somebody defenders look to avoid in the run game, especially at the second level. Could potentially become an immediate impact player for a college football playoff contender in the run game. Should be viewed as an intriguing option at RT or IOL with plenty of long-term NFL Draft upside that pairs nicely with ready to contribute heft.
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