Messiah Delhomme

As a Freshman in 2025:

Saw action in all 12 games with one start during his true freshman season.

Selected as Maryland's Freshman Special Teams Player of the Year at the year-end awards banquet.

One of only 11 players nationally to block two kicks during the 2025 season.

Ranked third on the team with 4 pass break-ups.

Ranked seventh on the team with 39 tackles, including one for a loss.

Added an interception and fumble recovery to his stat line.

Recorded first career TFL vs. Michigan.

Led the team with a career-high 12 tackles against Indiana.

Made his first career interception against Nebraska

Blocked a punt and made four tackles in Maryland's win at Wisconsin.

Blocked a punt against Towson.

Before Maryland:

Four-star recruit according to 247 Sports and Rivals

No. 2 overall recruit in the state of Virginia and No. 6 overall safety in the country according to Rivals

Played safety, running back and wide receiver at Warwick High School

Posted over 2,100 all-purpose yards and 28 total touchdowns over sophomore and junior seasons

Two-time First-Team All State selection

Also named 4A Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore

2024 U.S. Army Bowl Invite

Also competes in track and field

Virginia 4A state qualifier in the long jump

Chose Maryland over Ohio State, Alabama, Virginia Tech, Virginia & Florida State

Personal:

His dad and stepdad both served in the Navy, and his stepmom and mom served in the Air Force and Navy, respectively

His favorite restaurants are LongHorn Steakhouse and Chick-fil-A