

Joel Starlings
As a Redshirt Sophomore (2025): Recorded a tackle against Michigan (11/22). Recorded two tackles at Rutgers (11/8). Recorded a tackle against Indiana (11/1). Recorded two tackles at Wisconsin (9/20). Recorded a solo tackle against NIU (9/5). Made his first career appearence as a Terp against FAU (8/30). Recorded a QBH. Before Maryland: Appeared in three games in 2024, making first career tackle against Charlotte Appeared in one game in 2023 as a true freshman Four-star recruit that was ranked as the No. 12 defensive tackle and the No. 4 player in Virginia according to ESPN Four-year varsity player during his prep career First-team all-state and two-time second-team all-state selection Posted 65 tackles, seven sacks, 18 TFL's and a forced fumble as a senior at Benedictine High School Tallied 76 tackles, three sacks, eight TFL's, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a junior Personal: His dad served in the Army He enjoys video games, watching movies, and drawing/painting He likes rap, including Summrs, R5, and Nuda, and country, including Morgan Wallen and Garth Brooks His favorite shows and movies are Game of Thrones, The Lion King 2, and The Office His favorite snacks are Black Forest Gummies, trail mix, and salt and vinegar chips
- SignedUnknown · 6/9/26, 3:08 PMJoel Starlings (DL) signed with an agency
- TransferredPortal · 9/8/25, 10:35 AMJoel Starlings (DL) officially transferred from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill to University of Maryland, College Park
- EnrolledJoel Starlings (DL) enrolled in University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Maryland, College Park | 3 | 0 | 26 | -- | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | University of Maryland, College Park | 11 | 0 | 123 | -- | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1.0 |
| 2024 | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | 3 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 18 | 0 | 149 | -- | 13 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1.0 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026








