Class of 2026 high-three-star athlete Zahir Cobb is staying local, as he committed to Maryland on Monday.
Cobb currently attends St. Albans School in Washington, D.C., which is approximately a 30-minute drive to the University of Maryland. College Park is also only about a 15-minute drive away from Cobb's home.
He ranks as the No. 3 prospect in Washington, D.C. and the No. 23 athlete in the 2026 cycle.
There were many aspects about the Terrapins that drew Cobb to pledge to Maryland. In addition to it being his hometown program, he has built strong relationships with head coach Mike Locksley, co-defensive coordinator/associate head coach for defense/ cornerbacks coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim and the rest of the Terps' staff.