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Ayinde ‘Ace’ Eley looks to lead Maryland football’s linebacker room this season

Our summer profile series is back and we’re previewing Maryland football one position group at a time.

Maryland football looks to continue its rebuild in 2020 under head coach Mike Locksley, though it’s sure to be an unusual season — if played — due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’ve previewed the wide receivers, tight ends, running backs and quarterbacks, and now we’re looking at linebackers. I gave a preview of the position Monday, and today we’ll start with Ayinde ‘Ace’ Eley.

Ayinde ‘Ace’ Eley, LB, No. 16

Height: 6’3
Weight: 226
Year: Junior
High School: Good Counsel
Hometown: Silver Spring, Md.