Maryland football defensive back Nick Cross will forgo his senior season with the program to enter the 2022 NFL Draft, he revealed on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon.
Cross has been one of the most talented defensive backs on Maryland’s roster in recent years. He had a career year in 2021 for the Terps under head coach Michael Locksley, registering career-highs in tackles with 66 and interceptions with three. Cross also totaled four pass breakups, three sacks and forced two fumbles this season.
This season, Cross’ interceptions came against West Virginia, Illinois and Michigan State.