Michael Hershey

As a Sophomore (2025): Started all 11 games this season, helping Terps offensive line in allowing just seven sacks, which places them fifth in the nation and second in Big Ten. Started on offensive line against Rutgers (11/8), blocking for an offense that generated a season high 305 rushing yards Maryland’s offensive line had a season-best 94.3 pass blocking grade against UCLA, according to PFF. Started on offensive line against Nebraska 10/11), blocked for an offense that generated 379 yards of offense. Started as center against Wisconsin (9/20), blocked for an offense that generated 326 yards of offense. Blocked for an offense that generated a season best 428 yards of offense against Towson (9/13), only giving up one sack through three games. Started against NIU (9/5), and blocked for an offense that generated 340 yards of offense. Made his first career start as a Terp. Blocked for an offense that scored 39 points, allowed zero sacks, and generated 380 total yards of offense. Was named to the PFF Team of the Week after Week 1. As a Freshman (2024): Appeared in six games Before Maryland: Three-star recruit via Rivals.com Two-time All-Country lineman, playing both offensive and defensive line Also on wrestling team, placing seventh at the PIAA wrestling championships Chose Maryland over Charlotte, Yale, and Delaware Personal: He enjoys the outdoors, finance, welding, motocross, woodworking, hunting, fishing, water sports, and sports He likes country music, including Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, and Riley Green, and rock music, including Green Day, AC/DC, and Metallica His favorite snacks are ice cream, Cheez-Its, Oreos, and Goldfish