Mekhai White
DB · Redshirt Sophomore
6'5" · 207 lbs · Defense
Also wearing #8: Preston Howard (TE)
Background
- Hometown
- King George, VA
- High school
- King George
Recruiting
- Rating
- 3-star (0.8892 247 composite)
- National rank
- #494
- Class
- 2024
- Source
- 247 composite
2026 season
No 2026 stats recorded yet.
Season by season
2025tap to read
Saw action in 11 games, primarily on special teams. Made the switch from wide receiver to defensive back.
2024tap to read
Did not appear in game action. Before Maryland: Rated as the No. 7 overall prospect in the state of Virginia via 247 Sports Four-star recruit via 247Sports and Rivals.com Had 62 receptions for 1,362 yards and 19 receiving touchdowns during his senior season; also played on the defensive side of the ball and snagged 8 interceptions Also played basketball in high school Chose Maryland over Michigan, Ole Miss, Penn State, Georgia & Virginia Tech Personal: Family member John White served in the Navy and his mom is a teacher Enjoys video games and activities where he can give back to the youth Wears size 16/17 shoes, which are hard to find
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As a Redshirt Freshman (2025):
Saw action in 11 games, primarily on special teams.
Made the switch from wide receiver to defensive back.
As a Freshman (2024):
Did not appear in game action.
Before Maryland:
Rated as the No. 7 overall prospect in the state of Virginia via 247 Sports
Four-star recruit via 247Sports and Rivals.com
Had 62 receptions for 1,362 yards and 19 receiving touchdowns during his senior season; also played on the defensive side of the ball and snagged 8 interceptions
Also played basketball in high school
Chose Maryland over Michigan, Ole Miss, Penn State, Georgia & Virginia Tech
Personal:
Family member John White served in the Navy and his mom is a teacher
Enjoys video games and activities where he can give back to the youth
Wears size 16/17 shoes, which are hard to find