Alex Flum

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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Listed at 6 foot 5 inches, 300 lbs, offensive tackle Santana Saunders could be a huge presence along the offensive lineman for an NFL team. The local prospect, originally from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, played all four years of his college career at Old Dominion University. Saunders was a mainstay on the offensive line for the Monarchs the past two seasons and saw action throughout college.

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Alex Flum

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Germantown, Maryland native DeAndre Jules is hoping to hear his name called in this year’s NFL Draft. Jules played youth football in Germantown with the Germantown Panthers and the Montgomery Village Chiefs, before starring at Northwest high school under then-head coach Mike Neubeiser. “Just being in Germantown for the majority of my life, it means a lot having guys that helped me grow up like coach Neubeiser, coach [Joseph] Hooks, my big cousin,” Jules said.

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Alex Flum

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland defensive lineman Tommy Akingbesote has wreaked havoc off the line in the DMV for years. First, he starred at Charles Herbert Flowers high school under head coach Dameon Powell. For the past four years, he’s seen significant playing time on the field for the Terps. In his senior season in 2024, Akingbesote started all 12 games and led the team’s defensive lineman with 32 tackles. At Maryland’s pro day, Akingbesote said that he’s grown as a player.

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Alex Flum

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland wide receiver Kaden Prather is hoping to become of the next star Maryland wide receivers in the NFL. The Montgomery Village, Maryland native and former Northwest high school star is projected by many to be a day three pick in the NFL draft. In two seasons with the Terps, Prather posted 98 receptions, 1,290 yards and receiving nine touchdowns.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Alex Flum

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland defensive lineman Tommy Akingbesote has wreaked havoc off the line in the DMV for years. First, he starred at Charles Herbert Flowers high school under head coach Dameon Powell. For the past four years, he’s seen significant playing time on the field for the Terps. AdvertisementIn his senior season in 2024, Akingbesote started all 12 games and led the team’s defensive lineman with 32 tackles.