Maryland head coach Michael Locksley has had success developing offensive talent since moving from coaching to defense.

Now at the helm of the program and in his third stint at Maryland, Locksley has focused his attention on the offensive development of the quarterback position. Under his watch, Locksley has helped signal-callers reach new heights. The most recent example is Taulia Tagovailoa, who became the Big Ten Conference’s all-time leading passer in 2023. However, Tagovailoa left the team after the season and began a career in the pros.

The quarterback position is up for grabs in 2024. But Locksley’s resume, coupled with a wealth of returning offensive talent and an equally successful coaching staff around him, paves the way for success for the Terps’ future playmaker. The collective builds confidence that whoever the starter ends up being, they will be able to succeed.

“It would be selfish of me to think it’s about me and my development because Josh (Gattis) worked with the quarterbacks a year ago,” Locksley said. “I’ve had Dan Enos here, I’ve had Scottie Montgomery, I’ve had some really talented coaches. I think what gives me the most confidence is knowing the process and knowing how we figure it out, as well as recruiting the skills that this offense needs. When I talk about being comfortable, I mean knowing who we are, and that plays into the quarterback.”