The Maryland Terrapins football team added another defensive back to its roster for the upcoming 2026 season. Mike Locksley has secured a commitment from three-star safety Ontario Washington Jr., who will enroll next week.
NEWS: North Stafford (VA) ‘26 defensive back Ontario Washington Jr. has committed to Maryland 🐢 pic.twitter.com/7xzIjuGoBj
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) June 6, 2026
Washington Jr. hails from Stafford, Virginia, and attended North Stafford High School, where he played a part in all three phases of the field in his senior year, stuffing the stat sheet. While also partaking in track and field as well.
After the conclusion of his senior season in the 2025-26 season, Washington Jr. finished with….
Offense:
- 20 receptions
- 386 yards
- Five receiving touchdowns
- 30 carries
- 242 rushing yards
- 8.1 yards per carry
- One rushing touchdown
Special Teams
- Eight Kickoff Returns
- 296 return yards
- One touchdown
Defense
- 89 total tackles
- Five tackles for loss
- 16 pass breakups
- One forced fumble
- Four interceptions
Washington Jr. brings a do-it-all style to the Terps that you don’t see from many players in today’s game. It allows Locksley and his staff to use Washington Jr. in a dynamic way that makes his impact felt in all three phases of the game, wherever he’s on the field…