Taylor Best is a defensive back at Maryland, from Chevy Chase, MD, who has not played in Maryland's 8 games this season.
Where Best comes from
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Landon School
- Within 25 miles of SECU Stadium
- On the Maryland roster since 2023
Where Best fits
Maryland lists 19 defensive backs this season.
Maryland defensive backs with a game this season
Maryland is 2-6. Next: at Purdue, Sat Nov 7.
In the game threads
vs Illinois, Oct 31They’re not sending their best… and some I assume are good people…Maryland fan, r/CFB game threadvs Rutgers, Oct 17Rutgers with their best Maryland impression right there. We're contagious.Maryland fan, r/CFB game threadat Ohio State, Oct 10Yes, let's not cover their best player. Can we please fire the entire athletic department administration?Maryland fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Locksley
Pass share
56.1%
298 pass / 233 run
Plays / game
66.4
8 games
Team sack rate
2.8%
320 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-leaning.
Awards
Taylor Best plays defensive back for Maryland.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Maryland has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Jalen Huskey went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Four seasons at Maryland
- 2026 Maryland LocksleyYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Maryland LocksleyYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Maryland LocksleyYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Maryland LocksleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Landon SchoolChevy Chase, MD
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coach2023–2026
Maryland
Played every college season under Mike Locksley.
