Former Kent State QB Devin Kargman Joins Maryland Football as Walk-On

The graduate transfer adds experience and depth to the Terrapins' quarterback room.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Even with spring classes underway, football transfer portal action continues. Former Kent State quarterback Devin Kargman is joining the Maryland Terrapins as a graduate walk-on. Kargman spent four years with the Golden Flashes, playing in 16 games and throwing for 1,159 yards and 8 touchdowns. He had previously received a Maryland offer out of high school before choosing Kent State. Kargman provides veteran depth to the Terrapins' quarterback room, which lost two players to the transfer portal.

Why it matters

Maryland's quarterback room was thin after losing two players to the transfer portal, so Kargman's addition provides valuable experience and depth. While his stats at Kent State weren't eye-popping, he has game experience that could prove useful if the Terrapins' starter Malik Washington were to miss time due to injury.

The details

Kargman spent four years at Kent State, playing in 16 games and starting 7. He completed 103 of 209 passes (49.3%) for 1,159 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Originally a three-star recruit, Kargman had a Maryland offer out of high school before choosing Kent State. He briefly entered the transfer portal last spring before returning to the Golden Flashes for 2025, where he saw limited action. Kargman is now joining Maryland as a graduate walk-on, adding veteran depth to the Terrapins' quarterback room.

  • Kargman spent four years at Kent State from 2022-2025.
  • In 2024, Kargman started games against #7 Tennessee and #10 Penn State, resulting in a season-ending hip injury.
  • Kargman briefly entered the transfer portal last spring before returning to Kent State for 2025.

The players

Devin Kargman

A former quarterback at Kent State University who is joining the Maryland Terrapins as a graduate walk-on.

Malik Washington

The starting quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins, who played all but 53 snaps last season.

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What they’re saying

“Maryland has signed Kent State transfer QB Devin Kargman, ESPN has learned.”

— Max Olson, ESPN college football reporter (ESPN)

What’s next

Kargman will join the Maryland Terrapins' quarterback room as a graduate walk-on, providing veteran depth and experience.

The takeaway

Kargman's addition to the Maryland Terrapins' quarterback room is an under-the-radar move that could prove valuable if the team's starter Malik Washington were to miss time due to injury. While Kargman's stats at Kent State weren't exceptional, his game experience sets him apart from the other options on the Terrapins' roster.