Jalil Farooq (born September 13, 2001) is an

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for the

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. He previously played for the

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Early life and high school

Farooq attended Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School located in

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. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four star recruit, where he committed to play

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for the

, over Maryland.

College career

Oklahoma

In his true

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season in 2021, he brought in just four receptions for 69 yards. During the 2022 season, Farooq tallied 37 receptions for 466 yards and five touchdowns. In week six of the 2023 season, he notched five receptions for 130 yards, 13 rushing yards, and 37 kickoff return yards in a victory over rival

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. He finished the 2023 season, totaling 45 receptions for 694 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding 94 yards on the ground. In week one of the 2024 season, Farooq hauled in one reception for 47 yards in a win over

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, but suffered a broken foot. Farooq finished the 2024 season, only starting in two games due to injury, where he recorded three receptions for 58 yards. After the conclusion of the 2024 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Maryland

Farooq transferred to play for the

. Heading into the 2025 season, he is projected to be one of the Terrapins top players, where he will compete for a starting spot at receiver.

Personal life

On November 2, 2023, Farooq was arrested after a traffic stop on traffic violations and for having four outstanding municipal warrants.

References

External links

Oklahoma Sooners bioMaryland Terrapins bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Farooq, Jalil 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Prince George's County, Maryland People from Lanham, Maryland American football wide receivers Oklahoma Sooners football players Maryland Terrapins football players